Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Fort Worth, TX

 

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

 

 Inpatient

 

Full Time

 

Monday - Friday

 

Compensation depends upon candidate’s years of experience and internal equity.

 

Benefits of becoming a team member:

 

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Clinical Ladder Program - Opportunity for staff clinicians to bonus an additional $2000 - $3500 based on extra-curricular activities
• New Grad Mentors
• National education courses and local online CEU library free to full-time employees
• Residency Programs
• Continuing Education
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

Responsibilities

Seeking Full time Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our growing multi-disciplinary team in the inpatient rehab setting. The position is a traditional Monday-Friday schedule at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation Fort Worth with one mandatory weekend shift per month. The candidate's primary responsibility will include planning, development and implementation of high level therapeutic group sessions in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to treat medically complex patients that include stroke, brain injury, SCI, orthopedic, and cardiopulmonary disorders. We are seeking a candidate who works well in a team setting and enjoys opportunities to bridge education, patient engagement and return to function. We are open to new graduates with inpatient rehab clinical experience, however, ideal candidates will have a background in group fitness instruction.

 

Under the supervision of the Occupation Therapist (OT), and in accordance with state practice guideline, the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care. The OTA is responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services. The OTA consistently communicatioes with the supervising OP in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction. Additionally, the OTA participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self. The OTA may also perform other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations.

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Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans