Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Prescription coverage

PTO and EID

401(k) with company match

Short/Long Term Disability

Family medical leave

Clinical Ladder Program bonus $2000-$3

New Grad Mentors

Education/CEU library

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Temple, TX is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for inpatient care on a full-time basis. The OTA assists in implementing the therapy plan under OT supervision and collaborates with the care team to support patient progress.

The role emphasizes effective communication, patient education, and adherence to state practice guidelines. Benefits include health, PTO, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment or as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Occupational Therapist (OT), assists with implementing the therapy plan of care.
• Delegates and directs supportive personnel for assigned patients to enhance care.
• Maintains communication with supervising OT regarding scheduled patients and assessment needs.

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Temple, TX

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Inpatient

Full Time

Compensation depends upon candidate’s years of experience and internal equity.

Benefits Of Becoming a Team Member

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Clinical Ladder Program - Opportunity for staff clinicians to bonus an additional $2000 - $3500 based on extra-curricular activities
• New Grad Mentors
• National education courses and local online CEU library free to full-time employees
• Residency Programs
• Continuing Education
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist (OT), and in accordance with state practice guidelines, the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) , assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care. The OTA is responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services. The OTA, consistently communicates with supervising OT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction. Additionally, the OTA participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self. The OTA may also perform other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations.

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