Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA/OTA PRN

Cross Healthcare Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Vista Ridge Senior Care is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA) to support residents with short-term and long-term needs. The role works under a licensed OT, with an in-house therapy team and small daily case loads to optimize patient time.

This PRN position welcomes new graduates and requires Texas licensure. The facility emphasizes a family-like atmosphere and high-quality care, with an hourly salary starting at $42 per hour and opportunities to contribute to patient

Qualifications

• Current Texas licensure as a COTA/OTA is required.
• New grads welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Provides rehabilitative services to residents under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Maintains expected productivity/efficiency set by the Director of Rehab or Administrator.
• Monitors therapy services and provides encouragement when necessary.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Texas COTA/OTA licensure

Job description

This COTA position is for a skilled nursing facility and has both short-term and long-term patients. Vista Ridge Senior Care has an in-house therapy team with smaller daily case loads, all new equipment, and an emphasis on optimizing time with patients.

We are dedicated to creating a family-like atmosphere for our residents, and our employees look forward to coming to work and delivering the highest quality of healthcare services possible.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Helps residents by providing rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical, psychosocial, and/or developmental impairments under the direction/supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Maintains expected productivity/efficiency set by the Director of Rehab or Administrator.
• Monitors therapy services to make sure they are performed correctly and provides encouragement when necessary.
• Maintains patient occupational therapy records by recording the resident’s progress and daily notes.
• Generates revenue by recording billing information of services rendered.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following facility policies and procedures.
• Helps keep therapy equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Serves and protects occupational therapy practice by adhering to professional standards, policies, and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhances occupational therapy practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Schedule: PRN

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Current Texas licensure as a COTA/OTA is required
• New grads welcome to apply!

Salary: From $42.00 per hour