Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

ClearSky Health•Baytown, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. The COTA monitors patients’ programs, documents progress for the Occupational Therapist, and integrates company values into daily practice. This is a PRN position working day shifts as needed at a rehabilitation hospital in Baytown, Texas.

Requirements

Current state licensure as a COTA in good standing at the time of hire.
Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required.
Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull, often for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift or exert up to 50 pounds.
Gross and precise motor function, sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and a computer keyboard, visual acuity for patient assessment and care documentation, acute hearing for accurate patient assessment, and close vision with ability to adjust focus.
Possible exposure to bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

One year of direct patient care experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred; recent graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Assist the Occupational Therapist in determining patients’ abilities and limitations, establishing treatment goals, and planning appropriate occupational therapy treatment.
Complete documentation of patient status and progress for assigned patients under the Occupational Therapist’s direction, and report observations of patient performance to the Occupational Therapist.
Deliver patient care in an age-related and culturally sensitive manner.
Collaborate with patients, team members, and area staff during rehabilitation to ensure quality care.
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress.
Assist in the safe and efficient management and maintenance of therapy program areas, equipment, and supplies.
Adhere to treatment and safety precautions, including emergency response.
May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.