Occupation Therapist Asst. PT Heart

UHS • Mcallen, TX

2h

About The Position

The Staff Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides occupational therapy services under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist and in accordance with patients’ plans of care. The role includes screening patients, educating patients and families, and using exercises, occupational therapy modalities, treatments, and rehabilitative procedures for individuals affected by physical injury or illness, dysfunctional conditions, cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction, mental illness, or developmental or learning disabilities, whether resulting from trauma, illness, or a condition present at birth. Travel between facilities may be required to provide services and perform job functions. Other assignments may be made beyond the duties listed.

Requirements

• Current licensure in Texas as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Current BCLS certification maintained according to unit-specific needs and in accordance with the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Program curriculum.
• Ability to travel between facilities as needed.
• Commitment and adherence to the organization’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, including compliance with policies and procedures, attendance at required training, and immediate reporting of suspected compliance issues.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience.
• Membership in a professional organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist and in accordance with patients’ plans of care.
• Screen patients.
• Educate patients and families.
• Use exercises, occupational therapy modalities, treatments, and rehabilitative procedures for patients with the conditions described in the position summary.
• Travel between facilities as needed to provide services and perform job functions.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, and required compliance training; promptly report suspected compliance issues to the Compliance Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed