Outpatient Occupational Therapist Assistant
Humansville, MO
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant Outpatient, Missouri provides evidence-based, rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment for patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role supports treatment planning, progress assessment, patient and caregiver education, clinical documentation, and coordination with the rehabilitation team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • At least 1 year of Occupational Therapist Assistant experience.
  • Long-Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience.
  • Active Missouri licensure or registration as an Occupational Therapist Assistant, when applicable.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • New graduates may be considered with Level II fieldwork experience; Level I observation experience alone does not meet the stated experience requirement.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides Activities of Daily Living (ADL) retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and training in the use of supportive and assistive devices.
  • Assesses patient progress, communicates treatment outcomes, and collaborates with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatment plans.
  • Provides education and consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding cognitive and physical functioning disorders.
  • Documents treatment activities, patient progress, treatment minutes, and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system.
  • Participates in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, required training, in-services, and conferences.
  • Assists with obtaining necessary durable medical equipment (DME) and supplies and may support students under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.
  • Follows National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) standards, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) guidance, applicable state practice acts, professional ethics, and regulatory requirements.
  • No on-call requirement. Weekend work is not scheduled unless a weekday holiday requires hours to be made up on the weekend.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits