Acute Care COTA | Day Shift, Full-Time Impact

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life insurance

Job summary

Baptist Health System in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a fulltime position in acute care. The COTA will perform treatments as prescribed, document care, and support adult patients under the supervision of an OT.

The role includes educating patients and families, coordinating discharge planning, and contributing to performance improvement efforts. Minimum requirements include an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and a Texas state

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant required.
• Active U.S. military service members or veterans with relevant training accepted.
• Ability to work with adult patients and demonstrate clinical competency.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan and documents treatments.
• Works with adult patients with clinical competency.
• Completes established competencies within the introductory period.
• Instructs patient, family and nursing staff on progress and discharge plans.
• Uses modalities in line with therapist selection and clarifications when needed.
• Maintains documentation on all treatments and ensures equipment readiness.
• Provides clinical education for COTA students and participates in PI activities.

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant

Active U.S. military service members or veterans accepted with credited training

Job description

Baptist Health System in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a fulltime position in acute care. The COTA will perform treatments as prescribed, document care, and support adult patients under the supervision of an OT.

The role includes educating patients and families, coordinating discharge planning, and contributing to performance improvement efforts. Minimum requirements include an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and a Texas state