Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Careers

Are you considering a rewarding career as a certified occupational therapist assistant (COTA)? Med Travelers has a database of open assignments available at any given time. Employment for certified occupational therapist assistants is projected to grow faster than average, due to an ever-increasing need in allied health fields and a growing population of aging individuals. Med Travelers is prepared to meet these needs by offering COTA professionals a wide variety of traveling assignments. To learn more about currently available occupational therapy assistant jobs, please apply with Med Travelers today.

	Occupational Therapist Assistant Jobs - Description and Responsibilities
	Occupational Therapist Assistant Education and Training
	Occupational Therapist Assistant Salary Range, Benefits and Considerations
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Certified occupational therapist assistants work under the direction of occupational therapists in a variety of healthcare settings, including outpatient treatment centers and clinics. Typically, occupational therapist assistants aid in the provision of rehabilitative services for people suffering from mental, physical, emotional or developmental impairments. These individuals also monitor patients’ activities, record progress and document billing. Certified occupational therapy assistants work schedules dependant upon their facility requirements; shifts could include part-time, full-time, nights and weekends.

Med Travelers hires occupational therapist assistants who have completed one of the roughly 135 accredited occupational therapy assistant programs across the country. Education for certified occupational therapy assistants generally consists of an associate degree or certificate program from a community or vocational/technical college. In order to receive the distinction of certified occupational therapy assistant, students must complete courses in anatomy, physiology and basic medical terminology, as well as pass a national certification exam.

Certified occupational therapy assistants employed by Med Travelers can expect to earn a yearly compensation that is competitive with the national average. Median annual salaries for full-time certified occupational therapy assistants range from $31,000 to $44,000, although some professionals may earn as much as $52,000. Med Travelers offers hourly wages comparable to standard earnings within the industry and also provides benefits, expense compensation and bonus opportunities.

Salary Considerations for Occupational Therapist Assistants

• Certification.
• Level of Training.
• Experience.
• Location.

Apply for available occupational therapist assistant positions online and our recruiters will review your experience and training to connect you with jobs that are best suited for you.

By working as a certified occupational therapist assistant, you can earn a good salary while traveling to medical facilities across the country. Occupational therapy assistant jobs offered through Med Travelers provide outstanding opportunities to gain valuable experience in a variety of treatment settings. Apply online today and Med Travelers may be able to match you with temporary assignments in a variety of locations.

Med Travelers also connects individuals in other allied health careers with temporary positions in locations across the country:

Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Occupational Therapists
Respiratory Therapists
Speech Therapists
Radiation Therapists
Radiologic Technologists
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Medical MRI Technologists
CT Scan Technologists
Ultrasound Technicians
Polysomnography Technologists
Cardiovascular Technologists