Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ascension Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapy Technician to join their team at Seton Medical Center Austin. This full-time role involves conducting prescribed therapy, educating patients, and requires specific certifications. Join a leading faith-based health system and make a positive community impact.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Community giving opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• COTA credential from Texas Board required within 6 months.
• 1-2 years acute care or clinical rotation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy under supervision.
• Implement treatment plans and document patient progress.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive equipment.

Skills

Patient Education

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification as COTA

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Occupational Therapy

+ **Schedule:** Full Time: Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts, 2 weekend days per month required

+ **Hospital:** Seton Medical Center Austin

+ **Location:** Austin, TX

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

+ Implement an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document findings of patient progress. Seek consultation as necessary.

+ Monitor patient's response to treatment plan. Communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.

+ Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Provide discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

+ May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

+ Certified Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credentialed from the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

+ High school diploma or GED required.

**Additional Preferences**

+ Acute care experience/clinical rotations preferred

+ 1-2 years of experience as a COTA preferred

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

**This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.**