Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Potosi, 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 including patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings, and assist with DME or supply procurement as needed.

Job Title

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Location

Potosi, 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 treatments accordingly in the clinical record
• Document all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and accurately record treatment minutes per all 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 including patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings, and assist with DME or supply procurement as needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of OTA experience (required)
• Long Term Care or Rehabilitation experience (required)
• Active COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) license (required)
• Active Missouri State Licensure/Registration (required)
• 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 and 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 positive patient outcomes