Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Vancouver, Washington
PeaceHealth MacArthur Building

Home Health Certified OTA

Job title: COTA Outpatient Location: Vancouver, Washington Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Schedule: Day shift, 5 x 8-hour days, 8:00 to 16:30 (40 hours/week)

Role Summary

• Carries out the physical therapy plan of care toward patient-specific goals, under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Provides treatment to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach optimal functional status.
• Oversees students in following the plan of care and treats patients appropriate to their age.
• Supervises therapy aides and volunteers and works as part of a patient care team.

Caseload

• Average daily census: 650
• Visits per day: 6
• Patient diagnoses include: HF, COPD, wounds, DM, post-surgical, respiratory illness, sepsis, dementia, s/p CVA, and s/p MI

Equipment Provided

• A bag for supplies and equipment, vitals equipment, PPE, a laptop, and a cell phone

Required Qualifications

• Valid Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Washington
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 2 years of experience
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background and verification: Background check within 60 days of start; Social Security verification (may start pending if I-9 and E-Verify are on file); education verification or transcript/diploma; federal exclusion checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG) run 15 days before start and every 45 days after; Washington State Patrol check within 90 days before start for Washington placements
• Drug testing: Required within 30 days of start (panels include amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, 6-monoacetylmorphine, opiates, oxycodone/oxymorphone, and PCP; marijuana testing applies to Oregon and Alaska only)
• Health screenings: Physical exam within 1 year of start; negative IGRA or 2 PPDs within 1 year of start; annual TB questionnaire; color blind exam
• Immunizations or declinations: Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, and Tdap (vaccine or declination); flu vaccine or declination on file during flu season (11/01 to 03/31, deadline 10/31)
• Respiratory protection: N95 fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually for onsite candidates; RespSafety clearance, updated annually for onsite candidates; clean-shaven requirement when wearing an N95
• Orientation: Orientation quiz requiring a 100% score, completed before start; allied orientation module; orientation checklist brought on day one
• Forms and documents: Employment application, criminal disclosure statement, demographic form (due 2 Fridays before start), passport-style badge photo with white or gray background, ID badge and parking form, dress code, workplace violence prevention plan (signed and dated), and the policies on masking, flu, and personnel restrictions due to illness