Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is hiring a full-time, inpatient Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Temple, Texas. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT) and in accordance with state practice guidelines, the OTA assists with implementing therapy plans of care and delegates and directs supportive personnel for assigned patients to enhance patient care services. The OTA communicates consistently with the supervising OT about scheduled patients to identify needs for assessment and reassessment, treatment-plan modifications, and other interventions requiring therapist direction. The position also participates in educating patients, families, students, coworkers, and self, and may perform other professional duties associated with patient care within the scope of practice. Compensation depends on the candidate’s years of experience and internal equity.
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.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementing 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 OT regarding scheduled patients and needs for assessment, reassessment, treatment-plan modification, and other 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) and 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 opportunity 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
Education Level
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