COTA - Essential Rehab Therapist in LTAC

Ernest Health, Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and HDHP medical plans

401K with employer matching

Dental and Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Wellness program and EAP

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc.’s Mesquite Specialty Hospital is seeking a dedicated COTA to provide rehabilitative services under an occupational therapist in a long-term acute care setting in Mesquite, Texas. The role supports patients with physical impairments and works within a patient-focused team to monitor progress and document outcomes.

The position emphasizes clinical operations, safety, confidentiality, and effective communication, with benefits including health plans, retirement options, and

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR card required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments.
• Monitors the patient's program and records patient's progress for the occupational therapist.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Skills

COTA licensure

CPR/BLS

Direct patient care

Critical thinking

Cost awareness

Clinical operations

Confidentiality

Communication

Job description

Ernest Health, Inc.’s Mesquite Specialty Hospital is seeking a dedicated COTA to provide rehabilitative services under an occupational therapist in a long-term acute care setting in Mesquite, Texas. The role supports patients with physical impairments and works within a patient-focused team to monitor progress and document outcomes.

The position emphasizes clinical operations, safety, confidentiality, and effective communication, with benefits including health plans, retirement options, and