Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as an Occupational Therapy Assistant Cert in Pasadena, Texas. You will implement treatment programs and collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, ongoing education support, and a commitment to ethical practices.

Benefits

Medical coverage

401(k) plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education support

Time Away From Work programs

Qualifications

• Implement treatment programs and document patient progress.
• Complete continuing education for license renewal.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment programs for daily living and cognitive activities.
• Communicate effectively with team members and patients.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Occupational Therapy Asst Cert? At HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over three years.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast offers a comprehensive rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement. Benefits include:

• Medical coverage with many services at no cost or low copay, including prescription drugs, behavioral health, telemedicine, and AirMed transportation.
• Additional options for dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support benefits including fertility, family building with Progyny, and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Discount programs through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement planning, rollover assistance, and banking partnerships.
• Education support including tuition, student loans, certifications, and scholarships.
• Colleague recognition programs.
• Time Away From Work programs including paid time off, family leave, and disability coverage.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage to eligible colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Benefits eligibility may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role impacts our patients’ lives, and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We seek a dedicated Occupational Therapy Asst Cert like you to join our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) performs treatment programs developed by Occupational Therapists, documents treatments, attends team meetings, and participates in continuing education.

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing treatment programs such as range of motion, strengthening, sensory activities, daily living activities, cognitive and visual-perceptual activities, crafts, leisure activities, group activities, and adaptation of splints and assistive devices.
• Providing inservices to staff after attending approved continuing education.
• Completing 3.0 CEUs or 30 contact hours every two years for license renewal, attending mandatory in-services, and maintaining current CPR certification.
• Maintaining attendance records, charging for patient treatments, ensuring confidentiality, and documenting patient and family education.
• Communicating effectively with team members, patients, families, and other medical staff; participating in team and department meetings; consulting with physicians and therapists.
• Performing treatments within specified timeframes, appropriate to patient needs and goals, and documenting progress accurately and timely.
• Adhering to ethics and compliance standards, including honesty, integrity, and fairness, and attending annual training on the Code of Conduct.
• Coordinating treatment with team members, securing supplies, and following safety, infection control, and quality policies; maintaining confidentiality and effective communication.

Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

Learn more about HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is a full-service 340+ bed hospital in Pasadena, Texas, with a history of over 50 years of healthcare excellence. We are accredited and recognized for quality and safety. As part of HCA Healthcare, we are committed to ethical practices and community service.

HCA Healthcare is recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies multiple times and invests heavily in charitable care and community support.

"Good people beget good people."
- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family of 270,000 professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team reviews applications for the Occupational Therapy Asst Cert position. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our caring community!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.