Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Avir Trilogy; Post (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time and Per Diem opportunities

In-house rehabilitation setting

Flexible scheduling for Per Diem

Job summary

AVIR at Post seeks a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for full-time and per diem roles in Post, TX. You will work within an in-house rehabilitation team to support residents’ functional goals and independence.

Join our interdisciplinary team to provide hands-on care, develop treatment plans, educate residents and caregivers, and maintain compliant documentation in a supportive practice setting.

Qualifications

• Texas Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license is required.
• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• NBCOT certification or eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services under supervision of a licensed OT.
• Implement individualized treatment plans.
• Assist residents with ADLs, therapeutic exercises and mobility.
• Monitor progress and report changes to supervising OT.
• Educate residents and caregivers on techniques and safety.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with OTs, PTs, SLPs, nurses and the team.
• Participate in care planning and help residents achieve goals.
• Maintain compliance with facility, state and federal regulations.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

Texas COTA license

Accredited OTA program

NBCOT certification or eligibility

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Full Time & Per Diem

AVIR at Post

605 W 7th Street, Post, TX 79356

Join Our Rehabilitation Team!

AVIR at Post is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our in-house rehabilitation team. We are hiring for Full-Time and Per Diem opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a COTA who enjoys providing hands-on, patient-centered care and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to help residents improve their functional abilities, independence, and quality of life.

Position Responsibilities

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

• Implement individualized treatment plans based on residents' needs and goals.

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, therapeutic exercises, functional activities, mobility, coordination, and fine motor skills.

• Monitor residents' response to treatment and communicate progress or changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist.

• Educate residents and caregivers regarding therapeutic techniques, safety, and adaptive strategies.

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Collaborate with OTs, PTs, PTAs, SLPs, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Participate in care planning and support residents in achieving their functional goals.

• Maintain compliance with facility, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license in good standing.

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

• Current NBCOT certification or eligibility as required.

• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.

• Experience in skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation, or a similar setting is preferred.

• Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused approach to care.

• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Why Join AVIR at Post?

• Full-Time and Per Diem opportunities

• In-house rehabilitation setting

• Flexible scheduling for Per Diem professionals

• Collaborative interdisciplinary team

• Supportive professional environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives