Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) #C-OTA-8921100

Summary:

• Ref #: C-OTA-8921100
• Profession: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Job Type: Contract/Travel
• Location: Norfolk, VA
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule:Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, 08:00 AM-04:30 PM
• Rate: Travel: $1,260/35-hours; Local: $1,239/35-hours

Requirements:

• Valid and active Occupational Therapy Assistant State license

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in evaluating patients to identify their physical and functional limitations.
• Collaborate with the Occupational Therapist to develop individualized treatment plans based on patient.
• Carry out interventions and activities to enhance patients' motor skills, mobility, and daily independence.
• Educate patients on the proper use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment to enhance their functional abilities.
• Keep precise and up-to-date patient records, noting progress, treatments, and condition changes.
• Offer patients and families guidance and training for at-home exercises to aid their ongoing recovery.
• Keep in touch with the Occupational Therapist and the healthcare team for coordinated patient care.
• Adhere to safety and infection control protocols, ensuring a safe therapy environment for patients.
• Offer emotional support and encouragement to patients as they work towards achieving their therapeutic goals.
• Other duties assigned by Management

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.