Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN COTA

Pate Rehabilitation; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Irving, Texas seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant to assist in implementing patient treatment plans. The role involves supporting individuals in their rehabilitation, conducting community activities, and documenting treatments. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, certification, and at least two years of clinical experience, specializing in complex neurologic injuries. This position contributes to improving patients' quality of life through dedicated therapy interventions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in implementing vocational activities.
• Design and adapt equipment for living environments.
• Conduct community reintegration activities.
• 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 complex neurologic injury

Neuro-rehabilitation techniques

Clinical experience with traumatic brain injury

Current CPR certification

Education

Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program

Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification

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!

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. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.