Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Asst.

Symbria•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with a desire to impact the lives of the older adult population? Join Symbria’s Internal Travel Team! Are you a therapist looking for travel assignments, but want the perks of a full-time employee? Look no further, Symbria is offering full-time travel positions that offer all the benefits of full-time-health insurance, PTO, continuing education, to name a few. Continue to scroll to see our full benefits package! Travel assignments can be placed anywhere within our organization, and we operate in 10 states with a variety of settings! We will offer a monthly travel stipend in addition to a competitive salary.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
A valid registered license is required for Symbria's operating states, or the ability to obtain a license or compact license to support assignments in any designated state. If using a compact license, must have full license in your state of residence.
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and basic math skills.
Effective interpersonal skills with strong focus on customer service.
Proficient use of computers and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Acute care, long-term care and/or rehabilitation experience (preferred not required).

Responsibilities

Obtain necessary background information from assigned patient’s charts.
Assist supervising licensed Occupational Therapist in obtaining specific evaluation data within areas of established expertise.
Seek assistance from supervising licensed Occupational Therapist to obtain evaluation data outside Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant expertise.
Modify appropriate existing short-term goals within areas of treatment expertise for assigned patients and select and adapt treatment techniques to meet established goals and meet individual patient needs.
Discuss treatment plan with patient and family as indicated.
Complete all required clinical and billing documentation as indicated and submit in a timely manner.
Administer the prescribed Occupational Therapy program to restore and maintain maximum functions and present disability. The following modalities may be used for this purpose: Therapeutic exercises and activity for upper extremity function. Therapeutic exercises and activity for sensory and perceptual skills. Exercises and activity to improve coordination. Instructions in self-care, including light hygiene, bathing, dressing, transfers, eating, homemaking, and instruction in leisure time activities, education in body mechanics, work simplification and joint protection.
Adhere to Symbria’s mission, Code of Conduct, and policies and procedures.
Able to maintain productivity standards.
Full utilization of technology provided to document and enhance client care.
Adhere to terms and conditions of travel assignment contract.
Available and willing to travel to any location where Symbria provides contracted therapy services.
Must be able to provide own transportation between patient visits and travel assignments.
Any and all duties as assigned.