Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN COTA

BrightSpring Health Services; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services in Irving, Texas, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the therapy team in custom treatment plans. Responsibilities include assisting therapists in rehabilitation activities, designing adaptive equipment, and documenting client progress. The ideal candidate has a degree in occupational therapy, current certification, and at least 2 years of clinical experience. Join us to help enhance the quality of life for our clients through dedicated rehabilitation efforts.

Qualifications

• Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program.
• Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience with neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of vocational and educational activities.
• Design and adapt equipment for clients' environments.
• Conduct community reintegration activities.
• Provide training for individuals in their rehabilitation.
• Document and report changes to treatment plans.

Skills

Knowledge of complex neurologic injury

Neuro-rehabilitation techniques

Clinical assessment and management

Rehabilitation training

Education

Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program

Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification

Current CPR 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