1 Nebraska Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) Jobs
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Required Credentials:
- Dementia testing required prior to start.
Required Skills/Experience:
- 1 year of experience within the past 3 years must be within a Skilled Nursing Facility.
Special Requests:
- At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you are applying to.
- Must take a full 6 months off from any Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System location. Must disclose previous employment on your resume or elsewhere within the submission for a DNU check.
- Each employment history entry must include detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, and whether the facility is a teaching facility. Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained.
- Skills checklist cannot contain any N/As; all lines must have a numerical rating.
Unit Details:
- Uses Home Health HCHB and Net Health.
- Productivity expectations: 90% or 28 points for home health (full time) and 88% for SNF.
- OT available onsite for supervision; therapy supervisor onsite.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Schedule options: Mon-Fri, Sun-Thu, or Tue-Sat.
- No call or call back available.
- Work week runs Sunday through Saturday.
Floating Requirements:
- Primary setting is Grand Island SNF and the surrounding area for home health; occasionally will cover Hastings SNF or home health for PTO or census.
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 Nebraska
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.
