Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant - Long Term Care
Health Here · Abilene, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Travel Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) specializing in therapy services.
Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing personalized treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).
- Deliver therapeutic activities.
- Monitor patient progress.
- Document performance.
- Assist with exercises and mobility training.
- Educate patients and families.
- Maintain treatment areas.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams.
- Ensure compliance with licensing and facility standards.
- Perform therapeutic interventions and activities as directed.
- Monitor and report patient progress.
- Accurately document patient performance.
- Assist with exercises and adaptive equipment use.
- Educate patients and families on independence techniques.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
- Adhere to licensing and professional standards.
- Adhere to safety protocols.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of OTA experience
- Current BLS
- COTA National certification
- State-specific licensure
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of anatomy and occupational therapy principles
- Ability to lift and assist patients safely
Pay
Weekly pay
Schedule
- Guaranteed hours
- Dayshift hours
Benefits
- Benefits
- Continuing education opportunities