Occupational Therapist Asst (COTA) PRN Edinburg

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a Staff Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of a registered OT. The role includes patient screening, education for patients and families, and delivering exercises and modalities to patients with physical, cognitive, or psychosocial limitations.

Occasional travel between facilities is required as part of the position, with adherence to the facility’s Compliance Program and Code of

Qualifications

• Must be willing to travel between facilities as needed
• Membership in professional organization preferred
• Commitment to compliance with the organization’s policies and Code of Conduct

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under supervision of a licensed OT
• Screen patients and educate patients and families
• Utilize exercises and modalities to treat physical, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
• Administer rehabilitative procedures and monitoring of progress
• Travel between facilities as part of job duties

Skills

Travel between facilities

Professional organization membership

Compliance with policies and Code of

Education

TX licensed COTA

Clinical experience preferred

BCLS certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Staff Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is responsible for providing occupational therapy services under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist in accordance with the patients’ plan of care. The certified occupational therapy assistant will screen patients, educate patient and family, utilize exercises including administering occupational therapy modalities, treatment, and rehabilitative procedures for individuals limited by physical injury or illness, a dysfunctional condition, cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction, mental illness, a developmental or learning disability whether due to trauma, illness, or condition present at birth. Some travel may be required in the provision of services between facilities and job functions. This position summary contains the most relevant duties, responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Responsibilities

Staff Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is responsible for providing occupational therapy services under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist in accordance with the patients’ plan of care. The certified occupational therapy assistant will screen patients, educate patient and family, utilize exercises including administering occupational therapy modalities, treatment, and rehabilitative procedures for individuals limited by physical injury or illness, a dysfunctional condition, cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction, mental illness, a developmental or learning disability whether due to trauma, illness, or condition present at birth. Some travel may be required in the provision of services between facilities and job functions. This position summary contains the most relevant duties, responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

• Required to travel between facilities as needed
• Membership in professional organization preferred
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• Licensure in the State of Texas as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Clinical experience preferred
• Must have and maintain current BCLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.

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