Cert Occupational Therapy Asst

CommonSpirit Health; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 34,274 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Navasota, Texas. This role requires compassion and the ability to implement treatment plans for various patients. Responsibilities include administering treatments, maintaining medical records, and providing education to patients and families. Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy, Texas certification, and CPR certification. Competitive hourly pay of $24.88 - $37.00 is offered.

Qualifications

• Associates in Occupational Therapy or related field, required upon hire.
• Occupational Therapy Assistant certification in Texas, required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support certification - CPR required within 14 days.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatments at the direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Instructs and supervises patient care technicians and student affiliates.
• Maintains accurate medical records.
• Fosters communication with patients, families, and healthcare personnel.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Promotes healthcare outcomes per clinical guidelines.

Skills

Strong OT principles

Excellent communication

Patient empowerment

Flexibility

Organization

Team player

Education

Associates in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant certification

Basic Life Support - CPR

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 at the direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist; demonstrates knowledge and skill in therapeutic exercise, activities, manual techniques, transfers, ADLs, 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 in Occupational Therapy or other occupational therapy related field, upon hire
• Occupational Therapy Assistant: TX, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, within 90 days

Preferred

• 1-2 years of clinical experience

Where You’ll Work

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX.

St. Joseph Health has been caring for communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936. It operates a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.

The certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) delivers quality therapy services by implementing treatment in accordance with the established treatment plan to achieve goals and maximize functional outcomes. The COTA provides care at the direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist and actively participates in discharge planning. The COTA is responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice following the guidelines of the State of Texas Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Services are delivered within the framework of an interdisciplinary team approach, including the patient and significant others. These services are delivered in compliance with CommonSpirit Health's mission, ethical standards, and policies and procedures.

Pay Range

$24.88 - $37.00 /hour