- Salary
- $32 – $38/hr
- Location
- Hamlin, Texas
- Type
- Temporary
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. In this role, you will work under the direct supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to deliver hands-on therapeutic interventions that support patient recovery, mobility, and overall well-being. You will play a crucial role in helping patients regain independence in their daily activities and achieve their functional rehabilitation goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct Treatment Delivery: Execute individualized occupational therapy care plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Patient Rehabilitation & Support: Guide patients through therapeutic activities, functional mobility exercises, and activities of daily living (ADL) retraining to promote physical and cognitive recovery.
- Progress Tracking & Documentation: Observe and document patient responses to treatment, recording progress accurately in electronic medical records (EMR) in accordance with clinical standards.
- Interdisciplinary Communication: Collaborate closely with supervising OTs, physical therapy staff, nursing personnel, and physician teams to coordinate care and discuss patient milestones.
- Patient & Family Education: Assist in educating patients and family caregivers on adaptive techniques, home exercise programs, and the proper use of assistive devices.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Education & Credentials:
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program [Required].
- Active state Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) License [Required].
- Clinical Experience:
- Minimum 2+ years of clinical experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant [Required].
- Core Competencies: Strong interpersonal communication, excellent observational skills, empathetic patient care, and effective time management.
Skills
EMRPatient Care