PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant

All The Best Wound Care; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

All The Best Wound Care in Arlington, TX is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for part-time home health duties. You will provide OT treatments under the supervision of a licensed OT and help patients improve daily living activities, mobility, safety, and independence.

The role requires Texas licensure, an associate degree in OT assisting, CPR certification, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting from ACOTE-approved program.
• Texas COTA license and valid driver license.
• One year of experience as a COTA in acute care, rehab, or home health preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of durable medical equipment and patient safety.
• Ability to follow treatment plans under supervision of licensed OT.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed OT.
• Assist patients in improving daily living activities, mobility, safety, and independence.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to supervising OT.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation, visit notes, and required reports.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home safety and adaptive equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR certification

Knowledge of DME

Follow treatment plans

Education

Associate Degree in OT Assisting

Job description

Job Details

Job Details: Job Location: 2233 AVENUE J SUITE 107 - ARLINGTON, TX 76006, Position Type: Part Time, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Home Health

Job Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

Licensure: Current and valid State License as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Texas; current Driver's License.

Experience: One year of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in an acute care, rehabilitation, or home health setting preferred.

Skills: Occupational therapy skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Proof of current CPR certification. Knowledge of durable medical equipment, adaptive devices, and patient safety. Ability to follow treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid, current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Works in healthcare facilities or patients'/clients' homes under various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases. Ability to work a flexible schedule, travel locally, and tolerate some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort

Ability to perform lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and standing as required for patient care. Prolonged standing and walking may be necessary. Requires working under stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs, including individualized psychosocial needs. Requires good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• Provides occupational therapy treatments according to the established plan of care under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Assists patients/clients in improving daily living activities, mobility, safety, and independence.
• Monitors patient/client progress and reports changes in condition to the supervising OT.
• Completes accurate and timely clinical documentation, visit notes, and required reports.
• Educates patients/clients and caregivers on home safety, adaptive equipment, and therapeutic activities.
• Coordinates and communicates with the supervising OT and other healthcare team members.
• Follows infection control procedures, patient safety standards, and HIPAA regulations.
• Maintains professional communication with patients/clients, families, and caregivers.
• Complies with Agency policies, procedures, and applicable licensing requirements.
• Participates in required staff meetings, continuing education, in-service training, and QAPI activities.
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and commitment to quality patient care.