Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Terre Haute, IN at Cynet Health

**Job Title:** Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant

**Job Specialty:** Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

**Job Duration:** 13 weeks

**Shift:** Monday to Friday, Day Shift

**Guaranteed Hours:** 32 hours per week

**Experience:** New graduates are welcome; experience in SNF preferred

**License:** State License required

**Certifications:** CPR (Fundamental Facilities)

**Must-Have:**
- Completion of prescreening documents
- Submission of resume and license verification
- Covid test 72 hours prior with results issued 48 hours before the start date

**Job Description:**
- Provide support in implementing occupational therapy programs under the direction of an occupational therapist
- Assist patients with therapeutic activities and exercises designed to improve their independence and quality of life
- Maintain accurate records of patient progress and report changes to the supervising therapist
- Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and confidentiality requirements
- Engage with multi-disciplinary teams to provide holistic care for patients
- Complete required credentialing checks, including background and criminal history verification

**Credentialing Checklist:**
- State License Verification
- Resume and References (3 required)
- County Criminal Check (7 years for all counties lived and worked)
- Federal Criminal Check (7 years or more)
- Multi-State Criminal Search (7 years or more)
- Nationwide Sex Offender Search (7 years or more)
- HHS/OIG Search
- GSA Search
- Social Security Number Trace
- 1 Step PPD or Quantiferon or Proof of Positive PPD and Chest X-Ray
- SAM Search
- State Background Check
- Physical Examination

Position Urgency: Rapid Response Crisis