Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Lifepoint Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, invites applications for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Kindred Hospital Dallas Central on a full-time days schedule.

As a COTA, you will implement treatment plans, administer OT modalities, and collaborate with the OT team and licensed physicians to support patient recovery.

Applicants should hold current TX licensure as a COTA and have BLS/CPR; prior patient-care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Previous experience in patient care preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out OT modalities and treatment procedures per plan.
• Work under supervision of an OT and physician guidance.
• Help restore function and prevent disability for patients.

Skills

COTA

Education

Licensed COTA in TX

Job description

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Dallas Central

Schedule: Full-time Days

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Occupational Therapist (COTA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute:

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant functions under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist and as directed by a licensed physician, is responsible for a specific patient's care. The COTA assumes responsibility and accountability for providing occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist in order to restore function and prevent disability following patient illness or injury. The COTA carries out these responsibilities in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.

What we're looking for:

Applicants should have a current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Additional requirements include:

• Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR.

EEOC Statement

"KH-Dallas Centralis an Equal Opportunity Employer.KH-Dallas Central is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.