Therapy - COTA

Cynet HealthStaff; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks a Therapy - COTA for 13 weeks in a Long Term Care setting in Abilene, Texas. The role supports licensed occupational therapy by executing therapy plans and guiding patients through exercises to improve motor skills and independence.

The position requires 2 years of OTA experience in Long Term Care, a Texas or compact OTA license, and a Day shift with 8-hour hours. Knowledge of ADLs training and use of adaptive tools is beneficial.

Qualifications

• 2 years OTA experience in Long Term Care.
• Texas or compact OTA license required.
• Experience teaching ADLs and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Execute specialized therapy plans designed by the occupational therapist.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and activities to improve motor skills and coordination.
• Instruct patients and families on performing ADLs using adaptive techniques.
• Record patient progress and report findings to supervising OT.
• Prepare treatment areas and clean equipment; may handle administrative duties.

Skills

OTA experience

Education

OTA degree (AA/AS)

Tools

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Therapy - COTA

Profession: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Specialty: Long Term Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: 2 years OTA experience in Long Term Care setting required

License: Texas or compact license required

Certifications: DOR experience preferred

Description:Executes specialized therapy plans designed by the occupational therapist.Guides patients through therapeutic exercises and activities to improve motor skills and coordination.Teaches patients how to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and eating, often using adaptive techniques.Instructs patients and families on how to use special tools like reachers, mobility aids, or modified kitchen utensils.Records detailed notes on patient progress, behavioral changes, and safety concerns.Reports findings to the supervising occupational therapist to adjust treatment plans as needed.Provides emotional encouragement to patients and trains caregivers on how to assist with home programs.Prepares treatment areas and cleans equipment.May handle administrative duties.