Certified Occupational Therapy Asst PRN

HCA Healthcare•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides patient care safely according to each patient’s plan of care and goals. The COTA consults with occupational therapists about current patient programs and follows hospital and departmental policies, the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and the Texas Practice Act. The role serves acute-care patients with orthopedic, neurological, integumentary, and medical needs, documents care in electronic medical records, communicates with internal and external customers, promotes teamwork, and reflects HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest’s customer-service philosophy and professional standards. This is a PRN position requiring at least two shifts per month, which may include weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays. The employer describes the role as part of HCA Healthcare and provides a total rewards package; benefit eligibility may vary by location and position.

Requirements

Associate degree as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) credential.
Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state of Texas.
At least one year of experience in a rehabilitation setting.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Ability to work at least two shifts per month, including weekday, weekend, and/or holiday shifts as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

Acute-care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide safe patient care according to individual plans of care and goals.
Consult with occupational therapists on current patient programs.
Follow hospital and departmental policies, the AOTA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and the Texas Practice Act.
Provide care to acute-care patients with orthopedic, neurological, integumentary, and medical needs.
Document patient care in electronic medical records.
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Promote teamwork and demonstrate the organization’s customer-service philosophy and professional behavior.
Work at least two shifts per month, which may include weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement-readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.