Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

BSA Hospital; Town of Texas, Amarillo (WI, TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a well-established healthcare provider, where you can thrive in a people-first environment. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you'll play a vital role in enhancing patient care and supporting their recovery journey. With a focus on career growth, wellness, and education, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture. If you're passionate about helping others and eager to work in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting.
• Certification by NBCOT and Texas state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans under supervision of a licensed OT.
• Document patient care and treatment provided.
• Collaborate with other professionals in patient care.

Skills

Therapeutic Techniques

Adaptive Equipment Knowledge

Assistive Technology

Patient Care Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting

Certification by NBCOT

Texas State Licensure

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Systems

Job description

Overview

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $8,000. You may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Amarillo, 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:

• BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo's preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service, and dignity.

Responsibilities

• The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to implement treatment plans designed to help clients improve their ability to perform daily living and work-related tasks.
• Responsible for the provision of and documentation of patient care.
• Participates in the clinical evaluation and formulation of treatment plans and goals.
• Provides and documents occupational therapy treatment to patients.
• Supervises assigned staff.
• Interacts and practices in collaboration with other professionals.
• Must comply with the Texas Occupational Therapy Practice Acts and Rules.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting from an accredited program.

• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) as a COTA.

• Texas state licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

• Knowledge of therapeutic techniques, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Experience in acute care rehabilitation.

• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

• Ability to adapt therapy techniques to meet individual patient needs.