Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Full-Time or PRN - El Paso, TX

AvaHR; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO and paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement or company car

Equipment provided

Supportive culture

Job summary

Tender Care Home Health & Hospice in El Paso, Texas is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide therapy under supervision. The role emphasizes implementing physician orders, conducting evaluations with the supervising therapist, and coordinating with the care team to support patient needs.

Candidates must have a 2-year OTA program approved by AOTA, a valid state license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of clinical OT experience.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of a 2-year college-level program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the clinical practice of Occupational Therapy.
• An Occupational Therapy Assistant should meet the qualifications for an occupational therapy assistant under the Federal Conditions of Participation for Homecare Agency established by CMS.
• Must be licensed to practice occupational therapy by the state licensing board in the state of practice.
• Current CPR license.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.
• Maintain and submit clinical notes, progress reports, and case conferences within required time frames.
• Communicate with the supervising therapist, physicians, and other care team members to coordinate treatment.
• Explain treatment goals and train family members to support carry-over in home settings.
• Assist in evaluating patients and modifying treatment plans based on progress.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

2-year OTA program approved by AOTA

Job description

Job Posting: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Full-Time or PRN – El Paso, Texas

Location: El Paso, Texas

Company: Tender Care Home Health & Hospice

About Us

At Tender Care Home Health & Hospice, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, patient-centered care that elevates the quality of life for our patients and their families. Located in the heart of El Paso, Texas, we’re a family-centered organization that values teamwork, growth, and excellence in every aspect of what we do.

What We Offer Full-Time Employees

• Competitive
• salary to reward your expertise
• Comprehensive
• benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous
• PTO and paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
• Mileage
• reimbursement or company car for work-related travel
• Company-provided
• equipment for seamless job performance
• A
• supportive and family-oriented culture
• Company
• Branding - Scrubs

What We Offer PRN Employees

• New
• Mexico sick timeMileage
• reimbursement

Job Duties

The certified occupational therapy assistant provides occupational therapy services under the direction of the occupational therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. Report to: Licensed Occupational Therapist and Director of Rehabilitation Services. Under the direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, assists in ongoing evaluation of the patient referred to occupational therapy by the physician. Reviews test information for patients in the following areas: specific muscle strength, joint range of motion, sensation, fine and gross motor coordination, gait deviations, activities of daily living, and equipment needs, etc. Implements rehabilitative treatment programs for patients according to the physician’s orders and the plan of treatment established by the occupational therapist, consults with the licensed occupational therapist and the physicians to provide feedback and report progress. Coordinates treatment plans with the supervising occupational therapist and other agency and contract facility team members including physician, physical therapist, speech therapist, nursing staff, and social worker. Participates in staff meetings and case reviews as necessary. In consultation with the licensed occupational therapist, re-evaluates the treatment program and as indicated by the individual’s progress and the physician’s orders, modifies and changes treatment in accordance with new information. Explains and instructs the family in the individual’s treatment goals and program to ensure carry-over in living arrangement and/or home setting; makes recommendations to the licensed occupational therapist regarding adaptive equipment. Maintains verbal and/or written communications among other personnel involved in the care of the patient; maintains clinical records on all patients referred to occupational therapy and in consultation with the licensed occupational therapist. Performs and submits required documentation of patient’s clinical notes, progress reports, summaries and case conferences along with changes in orders. All patient visit notes must be turned in the next scheduled workday, not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours. Advances professional growth; participates in training sessions at least 2 times annually; attends short courses, and studies professional journals and texts. Administers non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to patients with relatively stable conditions. Timely submission of documentation in accordance with company policy. Complies with Homecare Agency Compliance Plan. Complies with Homecare Agency’s Infection Control Policies. Complies with Homecare Agency’s HIPAA Policies. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

Must be a graduate of a 2-year college-level program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Minimum of one year of experience in the clinical practice of Occupational Therapy. An Occupational Therapist Assistant should meet the qualifications for a occupational therapy assistant under the Federal Conditions of Participation for Homecare Agency established by CMS. Must be licensed to practice occupational therapy by the state licensing board in the state of practice. Current CPR license.

Why Join Us?

At Tender Care, you’ll have the chance to work in an environment that values your contributions, nurtures your professional growth, and empowers you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.