Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA (PRN)

HMG Healthcare; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

HMG Healthcare is in Fort Worth, Texas, seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for our Stonegate Nursing and Rehabilitation facility. You will provide therapy services per physician's orders and work collaboratively with a team to ensure quality care for patients.

The ideal candidate must hold a Texas COTA license and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Experience in a geriatric rehabilitation setting is preferred. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' recovery journey.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas license/certification for appropriate discipline: COTA.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services according to physician's orders.
• Develop an overall therapy plan of care.
• Document observations and patient's responses to interventions.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Texas license for COTA

Job description

HealthMark Rehabilitation is an inhouse therapy company, serving the Skilled Nursing Facility patients and residents of HMG facilities.

We’re currently seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant/COTA to treat residents and short-term patients at our Stonegate Nursing and Rehabilitation facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services in accordance with physician’s orders and accepted professional practices.
• Registered therapists, develop an overall therapy plan of care to include: treatment and medical diagnosis warranting skilled intervention, planned duration and frequency to be provided, short and long term goals functional and measurable that support the discharge plan; per standards of practice, and established guidelines.
• Therapists of all disciplines perform skilled treatments according to established plan of care.
• Documents observations, patient’s response to skilled interventions/treatment programs, degree of progress and notable changes in patient’s condition within specific timeframes.
• Completes all documentation required timely and in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies/guidelines.
• Completes all billing required on the date of the provided skilled services, and in accordance with all state and federal regulations, policies/guidelines.
• Assist with maintaining both the rehab gym equipment and treatment area in a safe manner, using good infection prevention methods.

Requirements

• Must hold Texas license/certification for appropriate discipline: COTA.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Organizational and analytical skills required.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
• Demonstrates the skill set of time management and organization.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision making skills.
• Meet physical requirements to deliver responsibilities.
• Experience in a geriatric rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Successful completion of hiring process / background check.