Occupational Therapy Assistant - OTA - F/T Temp to Hire

Description Maxim Staffing is looking for a skilled Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a Full-Time Temp to Hire position with a facility we are working with in the Pittsburgh, PA area. The position would be in a Long Term Acute Care setting in the facility and also doing in home visits with patients requiring some travel around the area.

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Implement occupational therapy services for patients under the supervision of an occupational therapist, with services including treatment, standardized assessment data and documentation.

Responsibilities include:

Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of patient progress.

Recognize when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs & reports to therapist.

Understand the role of therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and environment

Perform age appropriate advanced competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient's problems.

Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers with regard to age, level of understanding & emotional status.

Qualifications include:

Associate's degree in occupational therapy preferred and/or state requirements.

Prefer at least one year of experience in occupational therapy assistant preferred.

Must pass all Maxim screening tests with 80% or greater.

Must pass criminal background screening.

Current BLS card.

Current physical exam per state or contract regulations.

Current TB test or chest x-ray.

Maxim employees are our greatest asset. We offer the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401k Program

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Direct Deposit

Positive Work Environment and Friendly Staff Bonuses

Travel Benefits (as applicable)

24 hour on- call service

Since 1988, Maxim Healthcare Services has become one of the largest employers of clinicians in the nation. At Maxim Staffing Solutions, a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, we're known for our quality of patient care, commitment to employee development and emphasis on customer service. Maxim knows that you deserve great benefits, flexible scheduling and rewarding assignments, so our Healthcare Recruiters will match your skills, experience and schedule in order to find you the best assignments in top medical facilities. Maxim Recruiters are always available to provide you with the assistance you need to get your job done, so call us today; Maxim has a solution for you.

EOE/AAE

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