Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant / COTA

BrightSpring Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid per hour

Educational Program Access

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is hiring a COTA (Occupational Therapist Assistant) for flexible and PRN roles in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will provide functional rehabilitation in various environments, from home to community settings, ensuring real-life experiences for clients.

This role offers a flexible schedule, paid per hour, with opportunities for education and growth. Responsibilities include assisting with functional activities, educating patients and families, and maintaining high standards of practice. Join a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing clients' functional capabilities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience preferred in treatment of complex neurological injuries.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Knowledge of orthopedic rehabilitation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in exercise and functional activities according to treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on procedures.
• Maintain documentation of all care provided.

Skills

Autonomous working

Functional rehabilitation

Knowledge of neurologic injury

Patient education

Education

Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program

Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification

Tools

Assistive devices

Job description

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Flexible/PRN - Austin, TX - Rehab Without Walls Neurorehabilitation

Who we are looking for:

• An experienced COTA, seeking a primary treating therapist role (10-20 hrs/week)
• Providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community
• Treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace
• You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists

What you will receive:

• Flexible Schedule Created by You
• Paid per hour (not just per visit)
• In-Person, 1:1 therapy with indirect services from home (documentation/communication)
• Continuity of Care Model
• Team collaboration & Co-Treats
• Drive Time reimbursed at your clinical rate + Mileage Reimbursement
• No weekend shifts
• Educational Program Access
• Growth/Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in exercise, ADLs, functional activities, and the application/use of assistive devices in accordance with the treatment plan established by the Occupational Therapist
• Assist Occupational Therapist in the collection of outcome measures and completion of complex treatment procedures
• Educate patients, families, and other health workers on selected procedures and functional activities as directed by the Occupational Therapist
• Participate in ongoing program evaluation and development
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation of all care provided
• Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to the AOTA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program
• Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification and license to practice in state of application
• Minimum of 1 year experience preferred, related to treatment of complex neurological injuries
• Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques
• Current CPR certification

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients.