Occupational Therapist Assistant - FT COTA

Pate Rehabilitation; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pate Rehabilitation in Irving, TX is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the rehabilitation team by assisting the OT in therapy plan implementation, adapting activities, and helping patients regain independence through hands-on interventions.

The role emphasizes neuro-rehabilitation, accurate documentation, and close collaboration with physicians and staff to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans for each client.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in implementing vocational and educational activities designed to restore and reinforce individuals' task performance and promote their overall health and self-sufficiency.
• Design 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.

Skills

Knowledge of neurologic injury rehab

Patient rehabilitation support

Education

OTA degree

Job description

Overview

Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today!

Our Company

Pate Rehabilitation

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

Pate Rehabilitation, an affiliate of Rehab Without Walls, provides evidence-based physical, occupational, speech/language, and neurocognitive therapies, as well as vocational rehabilitation, to advance and accelerate patient recovery – helping individuals suffering from an acquired brain injury return to a high quality of life. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com/pate-rehab.