Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA / PRN

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program if offered

Loan Forgiveness Program if offered

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA). The staff COTA/OTA functions under general supervision of the physical medicine lead and under the direct supervision of the therapist responsible for a specific patient’s care.

The staff member assumes responsibility for providing modalities and treatment procedures as defined by an occupational therapist, following hospital and departmental

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide modalities and treatment procedures per an occupational therapist's plan under supervision.
• Contribute to quality patient care following hospital and departmental policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA)

Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position:CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISISTANT

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/OTA 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.

Benefit Highlights:

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com

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 forceoccasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently
• Ability to tolerate prolonged walking, standing and/or sittingHas sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms
• Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents

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.