Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA

Capitol Home Health; Lampasas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully vested 401k with up to 4% team-m

Mileage reimbursement

And more!

Job summary

Capitol Home Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement standards of care for occupational therapy services under the supervision of a registered OT. The COTA performs only those services planned, delegated, and supervised by the OT within their scope of practice.

Qualified candidates are graduates of an AOTA-accredited OT assistant program, NBCOT certified, and state-licensed with a minimum of one year of clinical experience as a COTA.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OT assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association (NBCOT).
• Licensed by the State Board of Healing Arts in accordance with state licensure laws.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA).
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must have CPR certification with in-person skills evaluation as part of the final test.

Responsibilities

• Implement standards of care for occupational therapy services under supervision by a registered OT.
• Perform only services planned, delegated, and supervised by the OT within their scope of practice.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Education

AOTA-accredited OT Aide program

NBCOT certification

State licensure - Healing Arts

1 year clinical experience as COTA

Job description

WHY JOIN US?

Capitol Home Health is a family-owned and operated healthcare agency that is proud to serve Central Texas. We have offices in Austin, Temple and San Antonio. We have earned the ACHC accreditation, the gold star standard in the healthcare industry, demonstrating that quality patient care is the core value of our agencies!

Capitol has received the Best Companies to Work for in Texas award from 2014 to 2024! Capitol not only excels in patient care, but also in employee care. Together, we make a difference in our community!

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and reports to an Occupational Therapist. The certified occupational therapy assistant performs only those services planned, delegated, and supervised by the registered occupational therapist within their scope of practice.

COVERAGE AREA

• Lampasas
• Copperas Cove
• Lometa
• Burnet

BENEFITS

• Fully vested 401k with up to 4% company match
• Mileage reimbursement
• And more!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Licensed by the State Board of Healing Arts in accordance with state licensure laws.
• A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification. Must have obtained in-person with a practical skills evaluation as part of the final test.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Keywords: Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, COTA, Occupational Therapy, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist PRN, Home Health Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, School Based Occupational Therapist

Potential Work Areas: