Cert Occupational Therapy Asst

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Navasota, Texas. As part of the rehabilitation team, you will implement treatment plans and work collaboratively to empower patients towards independence. Required qualifications include an Associate’s degree and COTA certification. The role demands comprehensive patient care and effective communication skills, while a preference for clinical experience is noted. The hourly pay range is between $24.88 and $37.00.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required upon hire.
• COTA certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatments under supervision of Occupational Therapist.
• Instruct and supervise rehabilitation technicians.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Foster communication within the healthcare team.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Identify poor outcomes for performance improvement.

Skills

Therapeutic exercise skills

Manual techniques

Communication skills

Patient education

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy or related field

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Basic Life Support – CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As an 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 across orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, and other areas. You will conduct interventions, provide motivating care, meticulously document progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Administer appropriate treatments to patients at the direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist; demonstrate knowledge and skill in therapeutic exercise and activities, manual techniques, transfers, activities of daily living, modalities, and rehabilitation equipment.
• Instruct and supervise patient care rehabilitation technicians, and student affiliates in a respectful, courteous and consistent manner.
• Maintain timely and accurate medical records; record legibly in patient charts; complete reports in an organized, thorough and timely manner.
• Foster communication with patients and families, other therapists, physicians, nurses, volunteers, and other hospital personnel to achieve goals and establish department support; attend and provide quality input during multidisciplinary rounds and departmental meetings.
• Provide patient and family education; include information on outside resources to meet the patient's specific needs.
• Promote health‑care outcomes in concert with accepted clinical practice guidelines and established clinical pathways; identify poor outcomes/data for referral for performance improvement.

Required

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field, upon hire.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), State of Texas, within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support – CPR certification within 14 days of hire.

Preferred

• 1–2 years of clinical experience.

Where You'll Work

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

Pay Range

$24.88 - $37.00 per hour