Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of our patients. In this pivotal position, you will execute treatment programs and collaborate closely with a supervising OTR/L to ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care. Your skills and compassion will help make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Experience in patient care preferred.
• BLS/CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment programs under the guidance of a supervising OTR/L.
• Monitor and document patient progress and modify treatment as needed.
• Communicate with support personnel regarding treatment orders.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Documentation

Education

Current state licensure / certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Current BLS / CPR certification

Job description

Facility Name : Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth

Schedule : PRN

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 Therapy Assistant (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.

More about our team

How you'll contribute

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who excels in this role :

• Under guidance of supervising OTR / L : Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs
• Is aware of patient injury / diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions

Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act

• Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR / L, if needed
• Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR / L

Other duties as assigned

What we're looking for

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

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

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Jennifer Mayse by emailing [emailprotected]

EEOC Statement

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth 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.

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Cota • Fort Worth, TX, United States