Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Cassia as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN in United States. Join Pro Rehab, an established Therapy company with over 34 years of successful business. We are looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our staff at Valley View Village in Des Moines, Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist occupational therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients, focusing on improving daily living activities (ADLs).
- Monitor patient progress and document outcomes in accordance with care plans.
- Educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques and exercises.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care, utilizing knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate from an Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and have an Associate’s degree.
- Must possess a current IA Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) License Must possess strong knowledge regarding state, federal, and local regulations as they pertain to long-term care.
- Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $40/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Cassia as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN at Cassia a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at Cassia is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $40 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient care, Treatment planning, Daily living activities, Documentation, Patient education, Anatomy, Medical terminology. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will assist in implementing treatment plans to improve patients' daily living activities and monitor their progress. They will also educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques while collaborating with the broader healthcare team.
Benefits package: Competitive pay, Employee assistance program, Confidential counseling, Coaching, Earned sick and safe time, Food discounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
6d ago
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