Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Lifepoint Health•Keller, TX

About The Position

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full-time day-shift position. The hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Texas Health Resources and provides inpatient rehabilitation care to the Keller, Texas community. The COTA works under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist and as directed by a licensed physician, taking responsibility for care of assigned patients. The role provides occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures established in an Occupational Therapist’s treatment plan to help restore function and prevent disability after illness or injury. Duties are performed according to hospital and departmental policies while maintaining high-quality patient care. The hospital is a 36-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility offering individualized physical medicine and rehabilitation programs for people recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Requirements

Current state licensure or certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Current BLS/CPR.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the care of patients.

Responsibilities

Provide care for assigned patients under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist and as directed by a licensed physician.
Deliver occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures specified in a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist.
Help restore function and prevent disability following patient illness or injury.
Carry out duties in accordance with hospital and departmental policies while maintaining a high degree of quality patient care.