3 Missouri Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) Jobs
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Special Requests:
If you are working per diem at a Kindred facility, you need to wait 6 months after your last shift to apply as a traveler. If you are a full-time employee with a Kindred facility, you need to wait 12 months to apply as a traveler.
Unit Details:
Patients are recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions.
Patient population includes geriatric, adult, and pediatric patients age 13 and older.
Common diagnoses/treatment areas include neuro, ortho, debility, and cardiac.
The brain-injury unit has monitored rooms, specialized beds, patient lifts, and dedicated therapy space and dining area.
A dedicated stroke-care unit has specialized equipment.
Gymnasiums feature high-tech therapy devices and treatments.
A special apartment is available for patients and families to practice daily living tasks.
Equipment includes EKSO, InMotion UE Robotic, and body-weight support.
Shift & Scheduling:
The shift runs from 7:00a to 4:30p.
Weekend hours are 7:30a - 4p.
No call.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Responsibilities & Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants implement therapeutic interventions (such as exercises and use of assistive devices) that are part of the plan of care developed by an Occupational Therapist. These interventions are designed to help patients with conditions that can interfere with daily activities, such as surgical procedures, arthritis, neurological diseases, injuries related to an accident, and developmental conditions. Job responsibilities for Occupational Therapy Assistants typically include documentation of interventions and communicating the patient’s progress to the Occupational Therapist. Occupational Therapy Assistants obtain certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. In addition, the American Occupational Therapy Association offers Occupational Therapy Assistants the opportunity to earn a professional certificate. The average annual salary for Occupational Therapy Assistants in the United States is about $65,000.
Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) Jobs in Missouri
Occupational Therapy Assistants are in demand in many areas of the United States, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts much faster than average growth job growth over the next several years. Occupational Therapy Assistant Travel Jobs can be found in hospitals, inpatient and outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, schools, and home health agencies. Job descriptions for Occupational Therapy Assistants (also referred to as Occupational Therapist Assistants, OTA or COTA) typically focus on their role in working with Occupational Therapists to help patients with injuries, illness, or disabilities to better participate in their daily activities, whether at work, home, or play. Apply today to land your perfect travel Occupational Therapy Assistant job.
