Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA (PRN)

HMG Healthcare LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

HealthMark Rehabilitation in Fort Worth, TX seeks a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to treat residents and short-term patients at Stonegate Nursing and Rehabilitation facility. Texas license is required; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

The role involves developing and implementing a plan of care, performing skilled therapies, documenting progress, and maintaining a safe rehab environment on a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas COTA license.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services according to physician orders and professional standards.
• Develops a plan of care with short and long term goals aligned to discharge planning.
• Performs skilled treatments as part of the plan of care.
• Documents patient progress and responses to interventions in a timely manner.
• Completes all required documentation following state and federal regulations.
• Maintains rehab gym and treatment area with good infection control practices.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Clinical judgment

Problem-solving

Decision making

Education

Texas COTA license

Job description

HealthMark Rehabilitationis 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/COTAto treat residents and short-term patients at our Stonegate Nursing and Rehabilitationfacility 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.

If you're looking for an opportunity to work in a beautiful facility with state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and on a large interdisciplinary team, reach out to learn more about this position.

Company Mission Statement:

To deliver premier healthcare services, through dedicated and compassionate employees, accommodating the individualized care needs of our patients.