Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA

HMG Healthcare; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthMark Rehabilitation in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to treat residents and short-term patients at Vista Oaks Rehabilitation.

The role requires Texas licensure as COTA, strong communication, organization, and clinical judgment. Experience in geriatric rehabilitation is preferred. The position offers hourly compensation and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas license/certification as COTA
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and patients

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services per physician orders and standards of practice
• Develops plan of care with goals and frequency to support discharge
• Performs skilled treatments per plan of care
• Documents observations and patient response within required timeframes
• Completes timely documentation per state/federal regulations
• Handles billing for services the same day as delivery of care
• Maintains rehab gym and treatment area with infection prevention measures

Skills

Communication

Organization

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Job description

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

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA

VO - Occupational Therapist Full Time Hourly Vista Oaks Rehabilitation- Pasadena, Pasadena, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2527

We’re currently seeking a Full-timeCOTAto treat residents and short-term patients at our Vista Oaksfacility in Pasadena, Texas.

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.