Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN

South Texas Health System; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join their team. In this role, you will provide essential occupational therapy services under the guidance of a registered therapist, ensuring patients receive the best care tailored to their individual needs. Your responsibilities will include screening patients, educating families, and implementing rehabilitative procedures to support recovery from physical and cognitive impairments. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives while working in a supportive environment that values compliance and professional growth. If you are passionate about helping others and are committed to excellence in care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Licensure in Texas as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is mandatory.
• BCLS certification according to AHA standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under supervision of a registered therapist.
• Screen and educate patients and families on therapy modalities.

Skills

Patient Education

Occupational Therapy Modalities

Rehabilitative Procedures

Compliance Adherence

Education

Licensure as Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

BCLS Certification

Clinical Experience

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Staff Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is responsible for providing occupational therapy services under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist in accordance with the patients’ plan of care. The certified occupational therapy assistant will screen patients, educate patients and families, utilize exercises including administering occupational therapy modalities, treatment, and rehabilitative procedures for individuals limited by physical injury or illness, a dysfunctional condition, cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction, mental illness, a developmental or learning disability whether due to trauma, illness, or condition present at birth. Some travel may be required in the provision of services between facilities and job functions. This position summary contains the most relevant duties, responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Required to travel between facilities as needed.
2. Membership in a professional organization preferred.
3. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

1. Licensure in the State of Texas as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
2. Clinical experience preferred.
3. Must have and maintain current BCLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.