Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

Portneuf Medical Center; Mississippi; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join their team in Quitman, TX. In this full-time role, you will thrive in a supportive, people-first environment that prioritizes your well-being and professional growth. You will be responsible for delivering comprehensive occupational therapy services, including assessments and treatment planning, while working in an interdisciplinary team. With a focus on enhancing patient care through advanced technology, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of patients. Join us and become part of a culture that values your contributions and supports your career development.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an approved school required.
• Minimum 6 months experience in acute or rehabilitation settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of age-appropriate occupational therapy services.
• Conduct assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Assessment Skills

Treatment Planning

Therapeutic Interventions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Swing Bed Unit Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Quitman, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Quitman offers 25 private rooms, a 24-hour Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center, surgical suites, advanced diagnostics, swing bed care, cardiopulmonary rehab, on-site physician clinics, and a sleep lab.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist shall be responsible for providing a full range of age appropriate occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, provisional practices and ethical standards.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an approved school
• A minimum of six (6) months experience in an acute, rehabilitation of outpatient setting

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Membership in American Occupational therapy Association (OATA) and Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTS)