Area of Interest: Therapy Salary Range: $22.79-$34.19/Hr* FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01 Department: Occupational Therapy- RI
PRN, work as needed - 1st Shift between 7AM-6PM, Mon-Sun Job ID: 185235 Overview Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for a flexible, rewarding role that fits your schedule and allows you to make a meaningful impact? Join our collaborative occupational health team at UnityPoint Health , where you’ll enjoy flexibility between 8:00AM-6:00PM. If you thrive on flexibility, value teamwork, and enjoy serving a wide variety of patients, this PRN role offers both the balance and the professional impact you’re looking for.
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping our patients achieve their maximum physical, emotional, and social potential. If you are passionate about empowering individuals to live their best lives, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Partner with Occupational Therapists to provide individualized, evidence-based interventions that help patients improve function, independence, and participation in meaningful daily activities. Educate patients and caregivers, monitor progress, and collaborate to optimize outcomes.
Maintain accurate documentation and billing, participate in care conferences, communicate effectively with the supervising OT and interdisciplinary team, and ensure compliance with regulatory, payer, and organizational requirements. Support a culture of excellence through quality improvement initiatives, clinical supervision of support staff, professional development, and participation in team meetings, education, and program enhancement activities that elevate the patient’s experience and care delivery.
Qualifications
Associates Degree required. Meets the educational requirements necessary to obtain a professional license as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant required .
Prior work as a COTA in practice area preferred. License(s)/Certification(s): Holds a current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant required . Basic Life Support (BCLS) required .
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