Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $25-36 per hour

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life insurance

Job summary

Baptist Health System in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a fulltime position in acute care. The COTA will perform treatments as prescribed, document care, and support adult patients under the supervision of an OT.

The role includes educating patients and families, coordinating discharge planning, and contributing to performance improvement efforts. Minimum requirements include an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and a Texas state

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant required.
• Active U.S. military service members or veterans with relevant training accepted.
• Ability to work with adult patients and demonstrate clinical competency.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan and documents treatments.
• Works with adult patients with clinical competency.
• Completes established competencies within the introductory period.
• Instructs patient, family and nursing staff on progress and discharge plans.
• Uses modalities in line with therapist selection and clarifications when needed.
• Maintains documentation on all treatments and ensures equipment readiness.
• Provides clinical education for COTA students and participates in PI activities.

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant

Active U.S. military service members or veterans accepted with credited training

Job description

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a job in San Antonio, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

FULL-TIME DAYS

The COTA performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan. Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements. Works with adult patients with clinical competency. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

General Functions

• Performs selected tests and measurements in consultation with the therapist
• Interprets the evaluation for frequently referred diagnosis, asking questions when necessary and seeking guidance concerning more complex situations
• Reviews patient chart and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment accordingly within parameters of the treatment plan
• Instructs and involves patient, family, and nursing staff in patient’s progress and discharge plans making appropriate discharge recommendations to the therapist and attends appropriate meetings
• Uses appropriate modalities and procedures demonstrating understanding of the therapist’s selection and asking for clarification as necessary
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrating knowledge of principles of growth and development over the lifespan
• Maintains documentation on all treatments
• Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use
• Provides in-service to staff
• Organizes schedule to reflect patient priorities and needs of other staff
• Delegates responsibility to supportive personnel
• Provides clinical education for COTA students
• Informs supervisor of incidents, accidents, equipment failure or unusual physician or patient
• problems immediately
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant. Active U.S. military service members or veterans with any military service, training or education verified and credited by an accredited COTA program is acceptable.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

No previous work experience needed.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Previous COTA experience in inpatient/outpatient setting

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

Possession of current Texas State license

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR)

BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX Job ID #2603023045. Posted job title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Acute Care

Benefits

• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Life insurance