Cert Occupational Therapy Asst

CommonSpirit Health; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Occupational Therapy Assistant role in Bryan, TX, supports rehabilitation within St. Joseph Health to empower patients toward independence and enhanced quality of life.

Implement OT-developed treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while caring for diverse patient groups including orthopedic and neurological cases.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy or related field is required.
• CPR/BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• COTA certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatments under the supervision of the OT, using therapeutic exercises, modalities, and rehab equipment.
• Instructs and supervises rehabilitation technicians and student affiliates with respect and consistency.
• Maintains timely, accurate medical records and reports in patient charts.
• Fosters communication with patients, families, and the care team to support goals.
• Provides patient and family education, including information on external resources.
• Aligns care with clinical guidelines and pathways; identifies opportunities for improvement.

Skills

CPR/BLS certified

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation and records

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy or related field

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will be a compassionate and integral part of our rehabilitation team, empowering patients to regain independence and enhance their quality of life.

Every day, you will expertly implement Occupational Therapist-developed treatment plans for diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.). You'll conduct interventions, provide motivating care, meticulously document progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong OT principles, excellent communication, and a passion for patient empowerment. Your flexibility, organization, and motivating team-player approach are paramount.

• Administers appropriate treatments to patients at the direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist; demonstrates knowledge and skill in the use of therapeutic exercise and activities, manual techniques, transfers, activities of daily living, modalities, and rehabilitation equipment.
• Instructs and supervises patient care rehabilitation technicians, and student affiliates in a respectful, courteous and consistent manner.
• Maintains timely and accurate medical records; records legibly in patient charts; completes reports in an organized, thorough and timely manner.
• Fosters communication with patients and families, other therapists, physicians, nurses, volunteers, and other hospital personnel to achieve goals and establish department support; attends and provides quality input during multidisciplinary rounds and departmental meetings.
• Provides patient and family education; includes information on outside resources to meet the patient's specific needs.
• Promotes health care outcomes in concert with currently accepted clinical practice guidelines and established clinical pathways. Identifies poor outcomes/data for referral for performance improvement.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associates Other Occupational Therapy or other Occupational Therapy related field, upon hire and
• Occupational Therapy Assistant: TX, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days and
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, within 90 Days

Preferred

• 1-2 years of clinical experience

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.

St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.