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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Location: Rutland, VT
Start Date: 04-13-2026
End Date: 07-11-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day)
Hours per Week: 35
Candidate Pay Rate: $40 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assess patients' functional abilities and craft meaningful, person-centered therapy plans
- Implement therapeutic activities that promote independence in daily living
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and improve outcomes
- Document progress, adjustments, and treatment plans in a timely and professional manner
- Educate patients and families on strategies and home programs to support recovery
- Advocate for patients' needs and help facilitate safe transitions across care settings
Qualifications
- Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credential — required
- Eligible for or holding any required Vermont licensure/registration to practice as a COTA
- Comfortable working Monday-Friday daytime schedule (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Previous experience in occupational therapy or rehabilitation settings is a plus
Education
- Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant or equivalent (typical for COTA practice)
- Completion of an accredited OTA program and COTA certification
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in ADL training, adaptive equipment recommendations, and therapeutic activity planning
- Solid clinical reasoning and the ability to individualize interventions
- Competent documentation and electronic medical record usage
- Team-oriented approach and good communication with patients, families, and staff
- Ability to prioritize caseload and manage time effectively during a daytime shift
Benefits
- Supportive team that values your skills and growth — you'll never feel like just a number
- Generous time-off policies to recharge between contracts
- Licensure assistance and support with credentialing paperwork
- Clear, predictable schedule for better work-life balance
- Professional development opportunities to sharpen your clinical skills
- A collaborative environment where your clinical judgment matters
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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