Occupational Therapist Assistant / COTA

BrightSpring Health Services; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in neurorehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their dynamic team in El Paso. This role offers the opportunity to provide hands-on rehabilitation in real-life settings, helping clients regain their independence in familiar environments like homes and communities. With a flexible schedule and no weekend shifts, you will be part of a collaborative team that values autonomy and innovation. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with neurological conditions and thrive in a supportive environment, this position is ideal for you.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Paid per hour

No Weekends Required

Mileage Reimbursement

Educational Programs

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in neuro-rehabilitation.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing vocational and educational activities.
• Design and adapt equipment for living environments.
• Conduct community reintegration activities.

Skills

Neurorehabilitation

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree from certified occupational therapy assistant training program

Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification

Tools

Assistive devices

Job description

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

Rehab Without Walls is growing in El Paso, TX! Join our Home & Community Neurorehabilitation team today!

Who we are looking for:

• An experienced COTA, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community
• You are ready to treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace
• You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists

What you will receive:

• Flexible Schedule Created by You
• Paid per hour (not just per visit)
• No Weekends Required
• Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement
• Educational Programs
• Growth/Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of vocational and educational activities designed to restore and reinforce individuals' task performance and promote their overall health and self-sufficiency
• Designing and adapting equipment for working and living environments, including fabricating assistive devices to improve participation in the program and/or community
• Conducting community reintegration activities to assist individuals with their occupational therapy needs during physical activity
• Providing training to individuals and any others involved in their rehabilitation, and documenting results of the training
• Supporting individuals' plan of treatment by documenting and reporting status changes to the rehabilitation specialist, clinical coordinator, attending physician, and other treatment team members as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program
• Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification
• Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and neuro-rehabilitation techniques
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience assisting in the assessment and management of traumatic brain injury or related neurological conditions
• Current CPR certification
• Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.