Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas Downtown Hospital•Dallas, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for an inpatient position in Dallas, TX. This is a full-time role where compensation depends on the candidate's years of experience and internal equity. The position emphasizes a solid work-life balance, ensuring employees have fulfilling careers and lives outside of work.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist (OT), and in accordance with state practice guidelines, 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 communicates with supervising OT 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
