Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide occupational therapy services under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The COTA will help patients improve functional abilities, independence, mobility, and performance of daily activities while adapting to different clinical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic activities to improve strength, coordination, mobility, and functional skills.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and functional tasks.
• Provide training in adaptive techniques, assistive devices, and safety strategies.
• Monitor and document patient progress and report changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, home programs, and safe functional techniques.
• Maintain accurate treatment documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adapt quickly to different facilities, workflows, and patient populations.
• Follow infection prevention, HIPAA, patient safety, and facility policies.
• Participate in quality improvement and continuing education activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Active COTA license in the state of practice.
• Current NBCOT certification preferred/required as applicable.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of recent COTA experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of occupational therapy techniques, ADL training, rehabilitation, and patient safety.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous travel healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient, SNF, home health, or long-term care settings.
• Experience treating orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, post-surgical, or medically complex patients.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new clinical environments and interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.