Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Avir at Pebble Creek; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avir at Pebble Creek in El Paso, TX seeks a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will help residents improve daily living skills and maintain independence in a skilled nursing setting.

The ideal candidate is dependable, patient-centered, and committed to providing individualized care, supporting therapy goals, and enhancing residents' quality of life through functional

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, feeding, and functional mobility.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve strength, coordination, range of motion, balance, and functional independence.
• Assist residents with fine motor, upper-extremity, cognitive, and functional skills as appropriate.
• Monitor resident response to treatment and communicate progress or changes in condition to the Occupational Therapist and appropriate clinical staff.
• Educate residents and caregivers regarding therapeutic activities, adaptive techniques,

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Avir at Pebble Creek
11608 Scott Simpson Drive
El Paso, TX

Job Summary

Avir at Pebble Creek is seeking a compassionate and skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. The COTA will provide high-quality occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, helping residents improve their ability to perform daily activities, maintain independence, and enhance their overall quality of life.

The ideal candidate is dependable, patient-centered, and committed to providing individualized care in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

• Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, feeding, and functional mobility.

• Provide therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve strength, coordination, range of motion, balance, and functional independence.

• Assist residents with fine motor, upper-extremity, cognitive, and functional skills as appropriate.

• Monitor resident response to treatment and communicate progress or changes in condition to the Occupational Therapist and appropriate clinical staff.

• Educate residents and caregivers regarding therapeutic activities, adaptive techniques,