Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

401K plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life & Disability

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for our Pampa, TX location. The COTA will work under a licensed Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and improve daily living activities after illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization.

Responsibilities include performing treatments per care plans, assisting with mobility and strength, monitoring progress, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• COTA degree from an accredited program.
• Current state OT certification.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate.
• NBCOT certification; AOTA and OTAC memberships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments according to established plans of care.
• Assist patients with mobility, coordination, strength, and daily living activities.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the OT and care team.
• Educate and support patients and families throughout the rehabilitation process.
• Provide prescribed therapy services to help restore function and prevent disability while following hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Education

Associate Degree (COTA)

State Occupational Therapy Certification

BCLS Certification (AHA)

NBCOT Certification; AOTA/OTAC memberships preferred

Job description

Bonus Amount

$7500

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Days

Hours: 8hr shifts – 8:00am – 4:30pm

Location: Pampa Regional Medical Center - Pampa, TX

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), sometimes referred to as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or Occupational Therapist Assistant. Our Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will work under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant helps patients improve their ability to complete everyday activities, regain independence, and safely progress through recovery after illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization.

Responsibilities

**Will perform all duties under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist

• Provide occupational therapy treatments according to established plans of care
• Assist patients with mobility, coordination, strength, and daily living activities
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the Occupational Therapist and care team
• Educate and support patients and families throughout the rehabilitation process
• Provides prescribed therapy services to help restore function and prevent disability while following hospital policies and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Association Degree (COTA) from an accredited program
• Current state Occupational Therapy certification
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC membership preferred

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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