Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for its inpatient rehabilitation setting in Fort Worth, Texas. The role follows a traditional Monday–Friday schedule and includes one mandatory weekend shift per month. Compensation depends on the candidate’s years of experience and internal equity. The primary focus is planning, developing, and implementing high-level therapeutic group sessions in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Patients may have medically complex conditions, including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic disorders, and cardiopulmonary disorders. The role is suited to someone who works well on a team and enjoys connecting education and patient engagement with return to function. New graduates with inpatient rehabilitation clinical experience are considered; a background in group fitness instruction is described as ideal. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and in accordance with state practice guidelines, the assistant helps implement therapy plans of care and directs supportive personnel for assigned patients. The assistant communicates with the supervising therapist about scheduled patients, assessment and reassessment needs, treatment-plan modifications, and interventions requiring therapist direction. The role also includes education for patients, families, students, coworkers, and oneself, along with other patient-care duties within the scope of practice.
Requirements
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Certified BLS, or completion within the first 90 days of employment, as required by state regulations.
- Works well in a team setting.
Nice To Haves
- Inpatient rehabilitation clinical experience, including for new graduates.
- Background in group fitness instruction.
- Enjoys bridging education and patient engagement with return to function.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and implement therapeutic group sessions in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Assist with implementation of therapy plans of care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and in accordance with state practice guidelines.
- Delegate and direct supportive personnel for assigned patients to enhance patient care services.
- Communicate with the supervising therapist about scheduled patients, assessment and reassessment needs, treatment-plan modifications, and interventions requiring therapist direction.
- Participate in education of patients, families, students, coworkers, and self.
- Perform other professional duties associated with patient care within the scope of practice.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Prescription coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Illness Days (EID)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Short- and long-term disability
- Personal and Family Medical Leave
- Clinical Ladder Program with opportunities for staff clinicians to earn an additional $2,000–$3,500 based on extracurricular activities
- New graduate mentors
- National education courses and a 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
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