SnapCare is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Eugene, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract Basis
Work Setting: Health and Rehabilitation Center
Pay Rate: Up to $41/hour
Job Summary:
SnapCare is thrilled to partner with a client known for their people-first leadership and exceptional workplace culture to bring you an incredible Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) opportunity. This is a full-time position offered on a contract basis. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) collaborates with a licensed Occupational Therapist to implement treatment plans for patients in a health and rehabilitation center. The role focuses on assisting individuals recovering from surgeries, injuries, or chronic conditions to regain functional abilities and independence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist to address patient rehabilitation goals.
- Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and activities, such as range-of-motion exercises, strength training, or fine motor skill development, tailored to recovery needs.
- Teach patients how to use adaptive equipment (e.g., walkers, dressing aids, or splints) to support rehabilitation and daily function.
- Monitor and document patient progress, reporting changes in physical or cognitive status to the Occupational Therapist for treatment plan adjustments.
- Provide encouragement and emotional support to patients during therapy sessions to promote motivation and engagement in recovery.
- Educate patients, families, or caregivers on home exercises, safety techniques, or strategies to reinforce rehabilitation goals post-discharge.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment, including sanitizing equipment and preparing therapy materials.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams, including OTs, physical therapists, nurses, and physicians, to ensure coordinated care in the rehab center.
- Comply with Oregon state laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing occupational therapy practice.
Qualifications:
- Current OR Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate with facility staff to promote highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing.
SnapCare Benefits:
- Same-Day Pay.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
- Access to complimentary Continuing Education Units (CEU) Programs.
- Exclusive Hotel and Car Rental Discounts.
- Support through our Employee Assistance Program
About SnapCare
SnapCare is proud to have earned the Joint Commission's prestigious Gold Seal of Approval, reflecting our unwavering commitment to the highest standards of quality and safety. Our mission is to become a world-class, tech-enabled workforce marketplace that spans the full continuum of care, providing healthcare facilities with complete visibility into the ideal mix of talent. As part of SnapCare, you'll benefit from 24/7 support through our clinician assistance team, instant access to end-of-shift pay via our Paymint app, and exclusive programs like SnapCare Rewards and the SnapCare Foundation designed specifically for clinicians.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance