Job Description

AB Staffing is looking for an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) that is available for the 2024/2025 school year.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• State Occupational Therapy Assistant License or Certification required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience; experience in a school and/or pediatric setting(s) preferred.
• IEP experience preferred but not required.
• BLS/CPR Cert.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must have the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Job Description:

• Caseload and details of position/classroom type will differ based on school location - Recruitment Specialists can discuss in detail upon application to connect you to the classroom and best suits your experience and skillset.
• Contract through the 2024/2025 school year – Part Time (3 Days a week). 
• Contract follows the academic district calendar.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Duties:

• Evaluate patients by observing their movements, performing standardized tests, and listening to their concerns to establish an individualized plan of care.
• Competent care is rendered to patients using exercises, stretching, equipment, modalities, and hands-on therapy to manage patients' pain, increase mobility, and prevent further pain and injury.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with patients and motivate them to reach their goals.
• Provide continuity of care by communicating pertinent patient information with the rehab team, physicians, and other disciplines as needed.
• Document all patient care in accordance with department policies.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Pay:

• $40-$42/hr. taxable.
• Weekly Direct Deposit.
• Benefits Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

Why choose AB Staffing? 

Since 2002, AB Staffing has placed contract employees in positions all across the country. We work directly with school districts nationwide to support their staffing needs in various educational disciplines.

Benefits:

• Dedicated and experienced Education Specialists here to serve you.
• Competitive Benefits Package.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plans available.
• 401(k) and Flex Spending available.
• Paid vacation time upon eligibility.
• Referral bonuses.
• WEEKLY Direct Deposit.

AB Staffing Solutions, LLC is an EOE, including disability/vets

AB Staffing Solutions LLC is a nationwide leader in travel nurse and Healthcare Staffing. ABSS is accredited and certified by The Joint Commission and has been providing strategic healthcare solutions since 2002. We have earned the place as a travel nurse jobs industry leader placing all Healthcare specialties across the nation and have been recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies year over year. AB Staffing has been ranked as the Top Healthcare Staffing Company on the Forbes list of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms.

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