Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA

HMG Healthcare; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthMark Rehabilitation in Beaumont, TX is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to treat residents and short-term patients at the Summer Place facility. The role requires Texas licensure and involves delivering skilled occupational therapy as part of an in-house rehab team.

You will collaborate with therapists to develop and implement plans of care, document patient progress, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas license/certification for COTA.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary care teams and coordinate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services in accordance with physician’s orders and accepted professional practices.
• Develops an overall plan of care including treatment and goals to support discharge.
• Performs skilled treatments according to the plan of care.
• Documents patient progress and responses within required timeframes.
• Completes documentation timely per state and federal regulations.
• Handles billing for skilled services on the date of service in compliance with regulations.
• Maintains rehab gym equipment and treatment area with infection prevention practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Texas license (COTA)

Job description

HealthMark Rehabilitationis an inhousetherapy company, serving the Skilled Nursing Facility patients and residents of HMG facilities.

We’re currently seeking a Full-timeCOTAto treat residents and short-term patients at our Summer Placefacility in Beaumont, Texas.

2485 S Major Dr, Beaumont, TX 77707

Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy services in accordance with physician’s orders and accepted professional practices.


• Registered therapists, develop an overall therapy plan of care to include: treatment and medical diagnosis warranting skilled intervention, planned duration and frequency to be provided, short and long term goals functional and measurable that support the discharge plan; per standards of practice, and established guidelines.


• Therapists of all disciplines perform skilled treatments according to established plan of care.


• Documents observations, patient’s response to skilled interventions/treatment programs, degree of progress and notable changes in patient’s condition within specific timeframes.


• Completes all documentation required timely and in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies/guidelines.


• Completes all billing required on the date of the provided skilled services, and in accordance with all state and federal regulations, policies/guidelines.


• Assist with maintaining both the rehab gym equipment and treatment area in a safe manner, using good infection prevention methods.

Requirements:

• Must hold Texas license/certification for appropriate discipline: COTA.


• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Organizational and analytical skills required.


• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.


• Demonstrates the skill set of time management and organization


• Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision making skills.


• Meet physical requirements to deliver responsibilities.


• Experience in a geriatric rehabilitation setting preferred.


• Successful completion of hiring process / background check.

Company Mission Statement:

To deliver premier healthcare services, through dedicated and compassionate employees, accommodating the individualized care needs of our patients.