Description

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with inpatient rehabilitation experience for a day shift travel contract at a rehab hospital in Oklahoma City, OK.

Details

• Inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) setting with a 36-bed unit
• Day shift, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 14-week contract
• Patient population includes adults, geriatric, and neurological/CVA patients
• Common diagnoses include CVA, amputee, and orthopedic conditions
• Patient ratio of 6 patients per therapist
• Equipment includes standard rehab equipment, Ekso NR, and REAL VR systems
• EMR system is UDS ProDoc
• No float requirements
• Weekends on request; no on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active COTA certification required
• AHA certifications required
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a COTA
• Experience working with adult patients required
• Orthopedic and neurological experience preferred but not required
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Active licensure required if applicable

Additional Information

• Provide occupational therapy services to patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions
• Facility features specialized therapy gyms with high-tech equipment including an InMotion Robotic Arm, therapy car for vehicle transfer training, and practice apartments for daily living skills
• Facility includes a low-stimulation secured unit with monitored rooms, specialized beds, and patient lifts
• Black scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates who are employed full-time elsewhere are not eligible