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

Job Description & Requirements
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Skilled - (COTA - Skilled)
StartDate: 10/27/2014Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $28.00 - 30.50

Well respected skilled nursing facility (SNF) is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assitant 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
Known regionally as the Hub City, Lubbock is an economic, educational, and health services powerhouse in the South Plains area. This city is home to three universities, including Texas Tech University — a member of the Big 12 Conference — and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, a state leader in healthcare studies and research. Lubbock is also the birthplace of rock-and-roll legend Buddy Holly, and holds an annual music festival in his honor.

Job Benefits
Club Staffing, an AMN Healthcare company, is the leader in allied healthcare staffing, with thousands of travel positions available throughout the United States. We rsquo;re dedicated to meeting the unique needs of each allied healthcare professional mdash;whether it #39;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.

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 rsquo;re dedicated to meeting the unique needs of each allied healthcare professional mdash;whether it #39;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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