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 position 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 assistant’s primary responsibility 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 suits someone who works well on a team and enjoys combining education and patient engagement to support return to function. New graduates with inpatient rehabilitation clinical experience are welcome; a background in group fitness instruction is considered ideal. Under the supervision of an occupational therapist and in accordance with state practice guidelines, the Occupational Therapy Assistant helps implement therapy plans of care. The assistant directs supportive personnel for assigned patients, communicates with the supervising occupational therapist about scheduled patients and needs for assessment, reassessment, treatment-plan modification, and other interventions requiring therapist direction, and participates in education for patients, families, students, coworkers, and self. Other professional duties related to patient care may be performed 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.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and implement high-level therapeutic group sessions in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- 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 occupational therapist regarding scheduled patients and needs for assessment, reassessment, treatment-plan modification, and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
- Participate in education for 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; and prescription coverage.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Personal and family medical leave.
- Clinical Ladder Program offering eligible staff clinicians an opportunity to earn an additional $2,000–$3,500 based on extracurricular activities.
- New graduate mentors.
- National education courses and a local online CEU library at no cost to full-time employees.
- Residency programs.
- Continuing education.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
