Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN

VitalCaring Group; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee referral program

Prepaid legal plans

Identity theft protection

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Temple, Texas. You will provide compassionate, hands-on care, assisting patients in maintaining dignity and independence through tailored occupational therapy services.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an AOTA-accredited program with required certifications. Competitive pay and benefits, including a 401(k) with company match, make this an excellent opportunity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a COTA.
• Licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Participate in evaluation of a patient’s functional status.
• Teach patients daily activities lost due to illness or injury.
• Communicate effectively with all personnel involved in patient care.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Assessing functional status

Teaching and retraining patients

Effective communication

Education

AOTA-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Current state certification or licensure

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – PRN

Temple, Texas, United States

Job Summary

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will provide compassionate, hands‑on occupational therapy services under the direction of a Registered Occupational Therapist. You will help patients maintain dignity, independence, and comfort while supporting meaningful function at the end of life. Guided by our values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called—every encounter is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Essential Functions

• Participate in ongoing evaluation of a patient’s functional status—including muscle function, endurance, coordination, communication abilities, self‑care skills, and work capacity—as delegated by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist in assessing the home environment for safety hazards or barriers to independence.
• Teach and retrain patients in daily activities lost due to illness or injury, in alignment with organization policy.
• Follow the established treatment plan and goals created by the Occupational Therapist; document patient response and progress.
• Identify patient or caregiver needs for additional home care services; consult with the supervising OT and assist with referrals as appropriate.
• Participate in educating caregivers and interdisciplinary team members on patient treatment regimens as delegated.

Communication & Documentation

• Maintain appropriate clinical records and promptly report any changes in patient condition to the supervising OT.
• Submit accurate, timely documentation according to organizational policy.
• Communicate effectively with all personnel involved in the patient’s care to ensure coordinated and efficient service delivery; document all relevant communication per policy.
• Ensure the clinical record reflects ongoing communication with the OT, patient condition changes, treatment responses, plan‑of‑care updates, and patient outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to in‑services, interdisciplinary group meetings, and other required meetings to support coordinated care.
• Receive supervisory visits from the Registered Occupational Therapist at least every 30 days.
• Actively participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA‑accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current state certification or licensure as required.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a COTA.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile meeting organizational requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits reflecting your expertise and dedication.
• Financial benefits: 401(k) with company match, employee referral program, prepaid legal plans, identity theft protection.