UT Health ET Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Choice Rehab LLC•Tyler, TX

13d•Remote

About The Position

Join our team as a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you will provide skilled, patient-centered treatment designed to improve strength, mobility, coordination, and the ability to safely perform activities of daily living.

Requirements

Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state of practice
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Current CPR certification
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Home health or skilled nursing facility experience preferred
Homecare Homebase experience preferred

Responsibilities

Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
Provide therapeutic activities and exercises to improve patients’ strength, coordination, mobility, and functional independence.
Assist patients with developing or restoring skills needed for daily living and self-care.
Monitor patient progress and communicate changes or concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic activities, adaptive techniques, and equipment use.
Follow infection-control practices and standard precautions during all patient-care activities.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Support the agency’s mission, policies, and standards of care.