OCCUPATIONAL THER ASST (COTA)

Universal Health Services; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off

Excellent Benefit Packages

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

HealthStream online learning catalogue

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Texas is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant responsible for carrying out patient treatment plans as directed by a supervising occupational therapist. Key responsibilities include providing care and treatments to various patient populations across different settings. Candidates must have an associate's degree in Occupational Therapy and a TX State license. The role offers a competitive compensation package, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• One year progressively responsible experience preferred.
• TX State Occupational Therapy Assistant License required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out patient treatment plan as directed by supervising occupational therapist.
• Provide patient care and treatments as directed in OT evaluation.
• Comfortable treating various patient populations and working in various settings.

Skills

Flexibility

Independent decision making

Patient care

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible to carry out patient treatment plan as directed by supervising occupational therapist. Flexibility and independent decision making skills are important.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides patient care and treatments as directed in OT evaluation.
• Must be comfortable treating various patient populations and working in various settings.
• Must continuously improve OT knowledge and skills.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
• Excellent Benefit Packages
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• One (1) year progressively responsible experience performing occupational therapy assistant functions preferred.
• TX State Occupational Therapy Assistant License required.
• Current CPR certification required.Continued employment is contingent on successfully maintaining current required certification(s) and/or license(s).

EEO Statement

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