Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN COTA

Pate Rehabilitation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitation is seeking motivated individuals to join their therapy team. This role focuses on assisting occupational therapists in implementing customized treatment plans to enhance patients' quality of life. You will be involved in designing adaptive equipment, conducting community reintegration activities, and providing training to clients and their support systems. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals recovering from neurological conditions, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team that values evidence-based practices and fosters a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in neuro-rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of orthopedic rehabilitation techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing vocational and educational activities.
• Design and adapt equipment for rehabilitation purposes.
• Document and report status changes to treatment team members.

Skills

Knowledge of complex neurologic injury

Neuro-rehabilitation techniques

Clinical assessment and management

Training and documentation skills

Education

Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program

Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

Our Company

Pate Rehabilitation

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!

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 the highest quality of life possible.