Acute Care COTA — Flexible PRN Role in Austin

Ascension Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling and peer support

Spiritual care and stress management

Job summary

Ascension Health in Austin, TX seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Seton Medical Center Austin. This PRN role supports the Acute Care department and may oversee therapy technicians. You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and assist with discharge planning.

Minimum credentials include BLS and Texas COTA licensure, with a high school diploma. Benefits include retirement, wellness resources, and spiritual care support.

Qualifications

• BLS CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
• COTA credential from Texas Board obtained within 6 months of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plan and documents patient progress; seeks consult as needed.
• Monitors patient response and communicates progress to occupational therapist.
• Educates patient and family about deficits; assists with discharge planning and adaptive equipment.
• May supervise therapy technicians per regulations and standards.

Skills

Documentation skills

Team coordination

Education

BLS Provider

COTA credential Texas

COTA credential from Texas Board

Job description

Ascension Health in Austin, TX seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Seton Medical Center Austin. This PRN role supports the Acute Care department and may oversee therapy technicians. You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and assist with discharge planning.

Minimum credentials include BLS and Texas COTA licensure, with a high school diploma. Benefits include retirement, wellness resources, and spiritual care support.