(Archived) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Skilled - (COTA - Skilled)

Job Description & Requirements
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Skilled - (COTA - Skilled)
StartDate: 08/11/2014Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $28.00 - 30.50

Well respected skilled nursing facility (SNF) is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant who is highly motivated and energetic to join the team. Candidates must be willing to support a friendly, positive and professional environment

The role of the certified occupational therapist assistants (COTA) is to assist patients with rehabilitation and exercise activities that the occupational therapist has outlined in the treatment plan. In occupational therapy, a COTA aids patients in a number of various activities, such as:

• Wheelchair activities
• Energy conservation
• Joint protection techniques
  • Occupational therapist assistants also provide motivation and encouragement for patients, and can work in a variety of settings that includes:
    • Acute
    • Home health
    • Outpatient
    • Skilled Nursing

Facility Location
From Times Square to Greenwich Village to the Upper East Side, “the city that never sleeps†is the top destination for travel nurses in search of non-stop action and rewarding assignments in the heart of the city. Whether strolling through Central Park, shopping on Fifth Avenue or watching a Broadway show, New York City offers unforgettable sights, sounds and experiences at every turn! If you want to enjoy a more relaxed pace, you can take an assignment on Long Island. Rich in history, graced with sweeping sandy beaches and natural beauty, yet within easy commute of the bright lights and big action of New York City, Long Island beckons with its rugged coastline, forests, historic sites and charming seaside villages.

Job Benefits
Our travel assignments typically last 13 weeks, and offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
Club Staffing, an AMN Healthcare company, is the leader in allied healthcare staffing, with thousands of travel positions available throughout the United States. We’re dedicated to meeting the unique needs of each allied healthcare professional—whether it's travel, per diem, temp-to-perm, or permanent. We also offer more therapist, laboratory and medical imaging jobs in more places than other travel companies. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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