Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in McMinnville, OR
Company: Aequor
Location: Mcminnville
Posted on: March 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Location:
McMinnville, OR Agency: Aequor Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire
for details) Shift Information: Days - 8 hours Contract Duration:
13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Job Title: Physical
Therapist Assistant (PTA) About Aequor: Established in 1998, Aequor
is a premier healthcare and education staffing company, committed
to connecting skilled professionals with rewarding career
opportunities. Job Responsibilities: Assist patients with
stretching and exercising specific muscle groups as directed by the
Physical Therapist. Follow detailed instructions provided by the
Physical Therapist to ensure effective treatment and patient
progress. Work directly with the Physical Therapist to provide
hands-on support to patients during therapy sessions. Communicate
with patients' families to suggest effective at-home techniques
that complement in-clinic therapy. Maintain a clean and organized
physical therapy environment, ensuring that equipment and spaces
are ready for patient use. Assist patients in moving from
wheelchairs or walkers to the physical therapy area, ensuring
safety and comfort. Perform administrative tasks, including
scheduling appointments and managing paperwork, to support clinic
operations. Teach patients techniques such as balance training,
aiding in their recovery and improving their mobility. Engage in
constant standing, frequent lifting/carrying, and pushing/pulling
of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Use hearing and speech frequently
to communicate effectively and distinguish sounds relevant to
patient care. Frequently use vision for tasks requiring focus at
both near and far distances, as well as for distinguishing colors.
Participate in frequent walking, reaching, gripping, and data
entry, with occasional bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting of
patients or objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasionally drive, kneel,
sit, squat, and engage in other physical movements as required. Job
Requirements: Active [STATE] Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
License in good standing. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a
Physical Therapy Assistant or in a similar role. Certification in
Basic Life Support (BLS). Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular
Life Support (ACLS). Experience with EPIC or similar charting
systems. Benefits: Tax-free housing and meal stipend (depending on
the location of your assignment). First-day health insurance
coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental & Short Term
Disability). Weekly direct deposit. Sick days/PTO (varies by
facility). Travel reimbursement. 401k eligibility after the first
year. Credentialing assistance. CEU/Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development opportunities.
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