Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,450 to $1,568 per week in Opelousas, LA

AlliedTravelCareers is working with TalentBurst Inc. to find a qualified Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Opelousas, Louisiana, 70570!

Pay Information

$1,450 to $1,568 per week

About The Position

Title- Certification Occupational Therapist Assistant

Location :  Opelousas LA

Shift 40 hrs / week  8x5 8 am to 5 pm

Duration : 13 weeks

Minimum Guarantee hours : 32 hrs / week

Scope :

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 client.

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.

Qualifications :

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About TalentBurst Inc.

TalentBurst Health  stands at the forefront of the healthcare and life sciences workforce marketplace. With a strong legacy of delivering exceptional value to some of the most respected organizations in the industry, we remain steadfast in our mission to fuel innovation and excellence through top-tier talent.

As we continue to grow, TalentBurst is rapidly emerging as the employer of choice for allied professionals. We are proud to support the vital professionals who power these dynamic industries.

Our team excels in connecting clients with deep, specialized talent pools, solving complex workforce challenges, and elevating both our clients and ourselves as leading employers within the healthcare and life sciences communities.

The U.S. healthcare industry is the nation’s third-largest employer, accounting for over 14% of the adult workforce—and it continues to expand.

At TalentBurst, we are uniquely positioned to support this upward trajectory—empowering our clients and talent to thrive in an evolving landscape full of opportunity.