Occupational Therapy Asst

HCA Healthcare; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision benefits

401(k) with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance / tuition support

Paid time off / family leave

Job summary

Medical City Decatur in Texas is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our patient-centered rehabilitation team. You will deliver direct OT services, help develop and monitor treatment plans, and ensure safety and quality in care.

The role requires an OTA license in Texas, an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy, and BLS certification; experience in healthcare is preferred.

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care and develop treatment plans for OT patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation per policy.
• Supervise support staff and participate in quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and implement treatment plans within OT standards.
• Ensure safety and comply with ethical guidelines in care.
• Collaborate with therapists, nursing staff and care teams.

Skills

Direct patient care

Treatment planning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Texas Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a COTA PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Decatur which is part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Medical City Decatur, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) COTA PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Employee will provide direct patient care by continuously evaluating, developing a treatment plan, and conducting appropriate occupational therapy management to meet the individual needs of medically referred population including NICU, adult, and geriatrics in an efficient, productive manner within the guidelines of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Standards for Practice and Code of Ethics. To take all appropriate measures to ensure the safety of the patients. To maintain accurate, current records on all patients according to the department’s policy and procedures. To supervise support staff and other departmental staff as it relates to patient care. To participate in the quality improvement process and in updating programs and/or development of new programs.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy required

• Texas Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License

• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Committed to the care and improvement of human life, Medical City Healthcare aims to deliver excellence - providing the highest quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities it serves. With the resources and experience of HCA Healthcare, including 186 hospitals in the United States and England, Medical City Healthcare is one of the North Texas region's largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers and includes 16 hospitals, about 5000 working physicians, and more than 17,000 employees in Dallas-Fort Worth.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status