Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Acute Care Hospital
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Days, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Charting System: Epic (charting experience must be noted on profile)
• Weekend Requirement: Potentially 1 weekend per month
• Block Schedule: Accommodations possible
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Time Off Restrictions:

  • No holiday time off
  • Maximum 5 total days off during the 13-week assignment
  • No time off requests after contract submission or while working
  • No time off day before, day of, or day after a holiday

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Oklahoma
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with at least 1 year of experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Experience in an Outpatient setting

Patient Population / Common Diagnoses

• Stroke (CVA)
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) and other thoracic/cardiac surgeries
• Orthopedic surgeries
• Respiratory failure
• Chronic conditions such as COPD
• Non-healing wound management
• Amputations

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level 3 Trauma Center
• 171 staffed beds

Policies & Requirements

• Attendance: Zero-fault attendance policy; any missed shift counts as unexcused. Two missed shifts result in a warning; three or more may result in cancellation.
• Background Check: Complete 7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start (including multiple county and nationwide searches). Instant statewide searches are not accepted.
• Education Verification: Copy of diploma or transcript required (unofficial transcripts acceptable if graduation date is listed). Education verification required if transcript/diploma cannot be provided.
• Competency Exam: Unit-specific competency exam must be submitted.
• Modules: Completion of required facility-specific training modules before start date.
• Photo for Badge: Must provide a clear, front-facing photo with a plain white background before start.
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within one year stating "cleared to work" with physician signature
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within one year (or chest X-ray within 5 years if prior positive)
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug test within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative results)
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - May 1)
• References: Two references required prior to start
• Work History: Verification of last 3 years required (attestations acceptable; can be pending at start)

Summary

This travel COTA position requires at least one year of acute and outpatient experience, prior travel contract experience, and BLS certification. The role involves day shifts in a Level 3 Trauma acute care hospital with a zero-fault attendance policy and strict time-off restrictions. Candidates must complete comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific training prior to starting.