Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Mound City, MO

Key Responsibilities Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist. Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings, as well as required trainings and in-services.

Job Title

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – Long Term Care (LTC)

Location

Mound City, MO

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist.
• Administer rehabilitation procedures including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices.
• Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Document all required clinical information in the electronic documentation system and accurately record treatment minutes per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Provide consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to cognitive and/or physical disorders.
• Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings, as well as required trainings and in-services.

Required Qualifications

• Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in Missouri.
• Minimum of 1 year of OTA experience.
• Long Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation setting experience.
• Adherence to NBCOT, AOTA, and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience utilizing evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Experience supervising or supporting OTA students under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' quality of life in a long term care setting.
• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment focused on patient-centered outcomes.