Occupational Therapy Assistant

Description This; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day one

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and CE

401(k) & employee stock purchase plans

FSA/HSA options

Job summary

Encompass Health in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide occupational therapy treatment under supervision, helping patients progress after stroke, spinal cord injuries, and other conditions.

You will collaborate with therapists, communicate with hospital staff, and strive to deliver compassionate, high-quality care from day one; benefits include comprehensive coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or certification in occupational therapy assistance where applicable.
• CPR certification preferred, unless otherwise required by hospital policy.
• Successful completion of an associate’s degree from an accredited OTA program.
• Effective communication skills for working with patients, families and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatment and patient care according to regulations and guidelines.
• Perform therapy tasks as delegated and supervised by therapists.
• Maintain open communication with hospital departments to meet patient and staff needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassion

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in OTA

CPR certification preferred

State licensure/certification

Job description

Extra attention to detail

Exceptional outcomes

BE THE CONNECTION.

Your role as a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) lets you be the connection between dedication to detail and patient outcomes that exceed expectations. Use your passion for rehabilitation to ensure that patients receive care that sets the standard as you treat patients with compassion and empathy. Enhance the impact of your abilities with national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.

What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different—and Better:

Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients’ lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.

Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live.We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you’ll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity:

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you:

• Provide occupational therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state and federal regulations and professional guidelines.
• Perform occupational therapy treatment tasks as delegated and supervised by occupational therapists.
• Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff and hospital needs are met.

Credentials:

• Current state licensure or certification or state practice act, whichever is applicable, required.
• CPR certification preferred, unless otherwise required by hospital policy.
• Successful completion of an associate’s degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program preferred.
• Effective communication skills for working with patients, families and caregivers required.
• Demonstrated competency in occupational treatment essential.

Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including:

• Benefits that begin when you do.
• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

About Us:

Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitalsin 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what’s right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together.

Equal Opportunity Employer