Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Job in Helena, MT | Days (5x8)
Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Helena, MT
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Occupational Therapy Assistant in Helena, MT
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$1,571
Setting
SNF
Travel · Therapy
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Occupational Therapy Assistant job in Helena, MT with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Occupational Therapy Assistant contract at Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation. This role pays $1,571 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation
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Location: Helena, MT 59601 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (5x8)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Setting: SNF
Responsibilities
- Deliver occupational therapy interventions under the direction of a supervising Occupational Therapist, following each patient's established plan of care
- Guide patients through activities of daily living, fine-motor tasks, and functional skills training
- Train patients in the use of adaptive equipment and compensatory techniques within the established plan
- Monitor patient response during treatment and report progress and concerns to the supervising therapist
Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Occupational Therapy Assistant experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Montana and national regulatory bodies.
Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation — Helena, MT
Helena, MT
Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Helena combines skilled nursing with rehabilitation after illness, injury or hospitalization. The facility provides physical, occupational and speech therapy, with a therapy gym and nursing care around the clock.
- Physical therapy uses exercise, stretching and massage to address movement limitations. Progress is tracked against goals and milestones during recovery. Read More
- Joint replacement rehabilitation addresses range of motion and mobility. Post-stroke rehabilitation includes relearning daily tasks and compensating for lasting functional losses.
- Occupational therapy works on strength, coordination and everyday activities such as dressing, bathing and eating, with individual treatment directed toward greater independence.
- Long-term residents can receive restorative nursing care, with therapy and nursing staff developing individualized plans to maintain function and support daily activities.
- An on-site wound care program treats residents without requiring transport elsewhere for that service.
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FAQs – Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs Near Helena, MT
What license and certifications do I need for travel OTA jobs?
You need an active OTA license in the assignment state or an OT Compact privilege, which is available only when both your home state and the assignment state are actively issuing. Most facilities also require current NBCOT certification as a COTA and BLS. Because the OT Compact is still onboarding states, many assignments still require a traditional license.
How does supervision work for travel OTAs?
The supervising OT completes evaluations, establishes the plan of care, and remains responsible for reassessment and discharge, while the OTA delivers delegated treatment and documents progress. State rules and facility policies determine how often supervision occurs and whether the OT must be on site.
What do travel OTA assignments involve day to day?
The day-to-day role depends heavily on setting. SNF work often centers on ADL retraining, adaptive equipment, and productivity targets; inpatient rehab adds higher-acuity functional training; and school roles focus on fine-motor, sensory, and classroom participation goals. Ask about caseload size and how quickly the facility expects a traveler to reach a full schedule.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Explore Helena, MT
Helena, MT, offers a chance to try working with clay at the Archie Bray Foundation, where ceramics fill the grounds of a former brick factory. Physical therapy in Helena includes outpatient pelvic health care and rehabilitation after joint replacement. The Bray's single-session clay classes give travelers a creative activity without committing to a full course during a temporary stay. Instruction, materials and firing are included in the class fee, and beginners are welcome. Finished pieces usually take about two weeks to collect, with paid shipping available when a stay ends sooner. Travelers can also explore the grounds and galleries for free using a self-guided map from the visitor center. Sculptures and remnants of the brickworks share the landscape, connecting contemporary art with Helena's industrial history.
Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant · Helena, MT · $1,571 /wk