Travel Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program according to AOTA & ACOTE standards.
• Initial certification obtained from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.
• Must be available to travel to and temporarily reside in locations outside of the therapists primary home.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to travel nationwide for 13 week assignments.
• Provides flexibility to travel the country and work in various settings.
• Implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
• Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
• Implements a patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist.
• Provides individualized occupational therapy interventions including application of therapeutic techniques in such areas as, but not limited to: cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, physical agent modalities.
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
• Generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
• Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new grads.
• Free CEUs through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorships.
• Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
• Exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.