CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PRN)

Matagorda County Hospital District; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Matagorda County Hospital District in Bay City, Texas, seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support OT-led treatments for diverse patients, from children to adults. The role involves direct hands-on care, implementing prescribed activity programs, and documenting patient responses under supervision.

PRN position at the Main Hospital Campus in Bay City offers opportunities to collaborate with licensed OTs and contribute to patient rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

• Current Texas License and registered with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• New graduates are accepted.
• Current CPR through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment to children and adults with disabilities, injuries, and illnesses under supervision of occupational therapists.
• Performs hands-on assistance implementing general activity programs and specific treatment plans.
• Observes, records and reports to the primary supervisor the patient condition and response to assigned duties.
• Carries out duties as assigned by the Occupational Therapist.

Education

Texas OTA license

Graduate of OTA program

CPR certification (AHA)

Job description

Job Summary

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides treatment to children and adults of all ages with disabilities, injuries, and illnesses under the supervision of occupational therapists. COTA’s provide direct hands‑on assistance conducting general activity programs and assists in implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups. Observes, records and reports to primary supervisor the condition, reactions and responses related to such assigned duties. Performs as an assistant to the Occupational Therapist and carries out duties as assigned.

PRN

Main Hospital Campus in Bay City, Texas

Minimum Qualifications

Current Texas License and registered with the American Occupational Therapy Association; graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program; new graduates are accepted. Current CPR thru American Heart Association