Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $38 to $42 per hour in Plaquemine, LA

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Niktor LLC to find a qualified Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Plaquemine, Louisiana, 70764!

Pay Information

$38 to $42 per hour

About The Position

Job Title : Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location : Plaquemine, LA

Assignment Type : 12-13Week Contract

The responsibility of this position includes the day-to-day therapeutic intervention of appropriate individuals in the rehab environment under the direct supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the facility, Medicare, private insurance, and Rehab Advantage Therapy.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responds to request for service in accordance with the service agency’s policies and procedures.
• Assists with data collection and evaluation under the supervision of an OTR.
• Develops treatment goals under the supervision of an OTR.
• Selects, adapts, implements, and coordinates intervention plan under the supervision on an OTR.
• Provides direct service that follows a documented routine and accepted procedure under the supervision of an OTR.
• Modifies treatment approaches and adapts intervention environment, tools, materials, and activities reflecting the changing needs and according to the individual and his or her social cultural context under the supervision of an OTR.
• Communicates and interacts with other team members and the individual’s family, or caregivers in collaborations with an OTR.
• Monitors own performance and identifies supervisory needs.
• Follows policies and procedures required in a setting.
• Performs continuous quality improvement activities or program evaluation in collaboration with an OTR.
• Maintains treatment area, equipment, and supply inventory as required.
• Maintains records and documentation required by work settings under the supervision of an OTR.
• Terminates services formulating discontinuation and follow-up plans when maximum benefit is received under the supervision of an OTR.
• Maintains records required by practice setting, third party payers, and regulatory agencies.
• Provides in-service education to team members and the community especially in the area of established service competency under the supervision of an OTR.
• Identifies and pursues own professional growth and development.
• Schedules and prioritizes own workload.
• Participates in professional and community activities.
• Functions according to the AOTA Code of Ethics (AOTA, 1988) and Standards of Practice (AOTA, 1992) of the profession.
• Supervises volunteers, COTAs, OTA students, and personnel other than OT practitioners under the direction of an OTR.
• Participates in development of policies and procedures under the direction of an OTR.
• Administers standardized tests under the supervision of an OTR after service competency has been established.
• Performs advanced, specialized evaluation or interventions under the supervision of an OTR.
• Participates in organizational activities and committees.
• Serves as a resource person to the agency in areas of specific expertise.
• Contributes to program planning and development in collaboration with an OTR.
• Critically examines own practice and integrates new knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned.

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About Niktor LLC

Niktor provides services to many Fortune 500 companies and MSPs across the United States, Canada, and India. Our mission is to establish the interpersonal culture necessary to foster both individual success and organizational cohesion in our clients’ businesses. We are a technology-based people organization driven to provide an all-inclusive workforce solution to our valued clients. At Niktor, we believe our human touch is the foundation to upholding our values of integrity, commitment, and responsibility, allowing us to create a constructive environment for everyone.

At Niktor, we have built close relationships with industry leaders, working both directly and indirectly with MSPs such as Kelly OCG, HWL, Tapfin, ACRO, Adecco, NextSource, Medefis, Pontoon, and Allegis. We have experience in placing talent in a broad range of sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, and information technology among others.