Job Summary
Occupational Therapist Assistant in Missouri. This position involves providing 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. The role emphasizes utilizing evidence-based practices to support clinical interventions and aid patient recovery.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Active State Licensure/Registration when applicable; Submission requirements: 1 year of OTA experience - REQUIRED; LTC or Rehab Experience - Required; COTA license - Required; Must be submitted at the posted rate, if requested rate is higher, candidate will be redirected; Rate: 58; Experience requirement: 0 years.
- Schedule: Days, 8-hour shifts, minimum 40 hours per week.
- Responsibilities include administering procedures such as ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, exercises, modalities, supportive and assistive device use, and supporting patients' progress with treatment plans.
- Communicates effectively with supervising Occupational Therapist and other healthcare team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
- Documents all clinical and regulatory information in electronic records, including treatment minutes and patient reports.
- Participates in meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization reviews, and rehabilitation meetings.
- Supports the supervision and mentoring of students under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.
- Adheres to NBCOT / AOTA and state practice acts and ethical standards during professional practice.
- Assists in obtaining necessary DME or supplies per clinical and regulatory protocols.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
