Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,872 per week

Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,872 per week at LifePoint summary:

The Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides skilled support in rehabilitation settings, assisting patients with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and self-care strategies to regain functional independence. They implement individualized treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, monitor patient progress, and document therapy sessions. This travel assignment in Escondido, California involves a 13-week engagement with a focus on patient education and care team collaboration.

LifePoint is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Escondido, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 9 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Position Summary: Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel assignment. The ideal candidate will support occupational therapy services in a dynamic rehabilitation environment, assisting patients in regaining functional independence following injury, surgery, or illness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement individualized treatment programs developed by supervising Occupational Therapist
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, self-care strategies, and mobility training
• Monitor patient progress and communicate observations to the OT and clinical team
• Document daily treatment notes and adhere to facility and regulatory requirements
• Participate in care team meetings and contribute to patient discharge planning
• Maintain treatment areas and equipment in safe and functional condition
• Educate patients and caregivers on continued therapy strategies and home programs

Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current California COTA license or eligibility
• Active BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in a rehab or hospital setting
• Ability to work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Strong clinical judgment and time management abilities

Lifepoint Job ID #6-934807. Pay package is based on 9 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Keywords:

occupational therapy assistant, rehabilitation, patient care, therapeutic exercises, mobility training, self-care, travel healthcare job, clinical documentation, patient education, care team collaboration