Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Eagle Pass, Texas. The role involves providing treatment modalities under supervision in a patient care setting. Ideal candidates will have the necessary state licensure and BLS certification, contributing to high-quality care and support for patients and families.

Applicants should possess strong communication skills and the ability to handle physical demands, including patient lifting and stress management.

Responsibilities

• Provide modalities and treatment procedures as per treatment plan.
• Function under supervision of the therapy lead.
• Maintain quality patient care in accordance with policies.

Skills

Ability to read, write and converse in English

Ability to communicate with patients and staff

Ability to interpret information and make decisions

Ability to lift and transfer patients

Ability to remain calm under stress

Education

Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Job description

Responsibilities

Position: CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

POSITION SUMMARY: The staff Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA) functions under the general supervision of the physical medicine lead and under the direct supervision of the therapist responsible for a specific patient’s care. The staff COTA assumes responsibility and accountability for providing modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an occupational therapist and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA)
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire and maintain certification throughout employment

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and converse in English
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
• Ability to respond to pages
• Ability to lift and transfer patients exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently
• Ability to tolerate prolonged walking, standing and/or sitting
• Has sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms
• Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents