Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Oregon, MO

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, and support student supervision under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.

Job ID: 902301
Job Title

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Location

Oregon, MO | Long Term Care
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, and support student supervision under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist

Required Qualifications

• Active Missouri OTA License required
• Minimum of 1 year of OTA experience required
• Long Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience required
• Adherence to NBCOT/AOTA and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics
• New graduates may be considered provided they have completed a Level II fieldwork experience (Level I observation experience alone does not qualify)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working within an electronic documentation system
• Familiarity with DME procurement processes and regulatory compliance in a long term care setting

Why Join Us

• Expected 8-hour day shifts in a supportive long term care environment with opportunities to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes
• Overtime may be available, with holiday and callback provisions applicable to this assignment