Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ascension Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling and peer support

Spiritual care and stress management

Job summary

Ascension Health in Austin, TX seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Seton Medical Center Austin. This PRN role supports the Acute Care department and may oversee therapy technicians. You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and assist with discharge planning.

Minimum credentials include BLS and Texas COTA licensure, with a high school diploma. Benefits include retirement, wellness resources, and spiritual care support.

Qualifications

• BLS CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
• COTA credential from Texas Board obtained within 6 months of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plan and documents patient progress; seeks consult as needed.
• Monitors patient response and communicates progress to occupational therapist.
• Educates patient and family about deficits; assists with discharge planning and adaptive equipment.
• May supervise therapy technicians per regulations and standards.

Skills

Documentation skills

Team coordination

Education

BLS Provider

COTA credential Texas

COTA credential from Texas Board

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Austin, Texas
• Facility: Seton Medical Center Austin
• Department: Acute Care
• Schedule: PRN

#NextGenHealthcare

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Implements an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Monitors patient's response to treatment plan. Communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Provides discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
• May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credentialed from the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credentialed from the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Work Experience

• None required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

E-Verify statement

Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here (https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify) for more information.

Min Salary: 26.49

Max Salary 36.93