Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA)
We are hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA) for a travel contract role in Oregon, MO at a skilled nursing facility. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will provide rehabilitative and medically necessary treatment interventions to residents to help them regain functional and cognitive skills required for daily living. Applicants should be prepared to document outcomes, participate in care conferences, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or equivalent credential.
Active OTA/OTA license or registration. Experience in long term care (LTC) or skilled nursing facility (SNF) is required.
Proficiency with documenting treatment minutes and clinical records in electronic documentation systems.
New graduates are acceptable provided they have Level II clinical experience rather than only Level I observation experience.
Experience participating in patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehabilitation meetings.
Workdays: Monday through Friday.
Shift length: 8 hour shifts.
Times are flexible if consistent and communicated with Director of Rehab.
No weekends unless a holiday falls within Monday–Friday. If a holiday falls on a weekday, hours can be made up on the weekend.
Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching options.
~100% paid housing options may be available.
~ Travel and license reimbursement where applicable.
~24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
~ Competitive referral bonuses.

Duties include ADL retraining, therapeutic activities and exercises, modality application as appropriate, documentation of treatment minutes and outcomes, communication with the supervising Occupational Therapist and interdisciplinary team, participation in required meetings and trainings, and assistance with DME or supply needs per clinical requirements. Maintain professional conduct and adherence to regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Oregon, Missouri offers outdoor recreation and regional access for clinicians seeking a balanced lifestyle. Downtown Oregon provides local dining options and community events within a short drive. Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

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