Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Full-time-PABI

Texas NeuroRehab Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitation services is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for their Post-Acute Brain Injury Program. This full-time role offers a challenging and rewarding work environment where you will make a significant impact on the lives of patients recovering from neurological impairments. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of human anatomy and experience in neurorehabilitation. Join a team that values career development and offers flexible scheduling options, all while working in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes respect and diversity. If you are passionate about helping others and ready to take on a fulfilling challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities

Flexible scheduling options

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of human anatomy and the effects of treatment on body functions.
• One year of experience in a neurorehabilitation setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation services to neurologically impaired patients.
• Assist in patient mobility and self-care activities.

Skills

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Musculoskeletal Dysfunction Knowledge

Neurological Dysfunction Knowledge

Crisis De-escalation

Patient Transfer Techniques

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Texas NeuroRehab is a specialized treatment facility located ten minutes from downtown Austin on 67 wooded acres and has operated as a medical and behavioral healthcare facility for over 80 years.

Texas NeuroRehab Center is currently accepting applications for an OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST & COTA– FULL TIME for the POST-ACUTE BRAIN INJURY PROGRAM (PABI UNIT). Candidates will possess skills in the rehabilitation of neurologically impaired patients.

Texas NeuroRehab Center specializes in the provision of rehabilitation services to traumatic and non-traumatic brain injury, stroke, and spinal cord injury populations, ages 13 and older.

Benefits for Texas NeuroRehab employees include:

1. Challenging and rewarding work environment
2. Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
3. Flexible scheduling options

Qualifications

The following are the job requirements for the COTA position:

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Requires a thorough knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, and the effect of treatment procedures on body functions and structure. Knowledge and understanding of musculoskeletal dysfunction and neurological dysfunction and the effect a rehabilitation program has on self-care, mobility, cognition, and overall functional living skills.

EDUCATION: Associates Degree

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current Driver’s License or State issued ID. Current license from the state of Texas. Certification in CPR.

EXPERIENCE: One-year experience in a neurorehabilitation setting.

PHYSICAL/GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to sustain activity eight hours a day, remain on feet eight hours per day, confront a dangerous and aggressive patient, verbally communicate to de-escalate a crisis situation, explain treatment to the patient to allow active participation, and protect self and others from aggressive patients or other incidents. Able to restrain patients by individual or team restraint per facility policy. Able to frequently lift, carry, and lower 50 pounds without assistance. Able to kneel, stoop, bend, and pull various weights or items (up to 50 pounds). Able to push patients in wheelchairs up and down hills, pursue running patients, and traverse hospital grounds. Able to transfer patients to and from wheelchairs. Able to visually observe to convey patient behavior verbally or in writing. Able to write legibly and grammatically to convey patient behavior and information in the patient’s medical record. Able to read medical records and other reports. Able to use hands repetitively and to grasp, type, and write (fine motor skills). Regular and expected attendance. Hearing and vision sufficient to perform essential job functions.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.