PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant - Geriatric Rehab Team

Flagship Therapy; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

CEU Opportunities

Career Advancement Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarship Opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Lufkin, TX is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our in-house therapy team. This role supports physical functioning recovery, wound care, and geriatric rehabilitation in a post-acute setting.

Licensed COTA will provide screening, plan development, and evidence-based interventions, with opportunities to contribute to discharge planning and family counseling. PRN schedule offers flexibility within our busy facility.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy Assistant license is required.
• Open to COTAs at all experience levels. New Grads are welcome!

Responsibilities

• Conduct effective screening and evaluation of patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care, developing appropriate care plans adhering to regulatory and clinical standards.
• Deliver rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care, in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• The role involves regular standing and walking throughout the facility and occasional lifting, transferring, and repositioning of patients and equipment. Physical demands vary throughout the day based on patient care needs.
• Administer various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, use of supportive and assistive devices, and wound care.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding physical disorders.
• Generate comprehensive discharge summaries of services provided, ensuring compliance with regulatory and clinical requirements.

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant license

Job description

Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Lufkin, TX is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our in-house therapy team. This role supports physical functioning recovery, wound care, and geriatric rehabilitation in a post-acute setting.

Licensed COTA will provide screening, plan development, and evidence-based interventions, with opportunities to contribute to discharge planning and family counseling. PRN schedule offers flexibility within our busy facility.