Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN
About The Position
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides direct therapeutic support to patients with neurological, developmental, and medically complex conditions at Nexus Neurorecovery Center – Conroe. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA assists with implementing treatment plans, facilitating therapeutic activities, and supporting functional independence. The position is based in a structured rehabilitation environment and requires consistency, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with patients who may have cognitive, neurological, behavioral, or complex medical conditions. The Conroe inpatient rehabilitation program provides interdisciplinary, patient-centered care focused on improving functional independence and quality of life for people with neurological injuries and complex diagnoses.
Requirements
- Active COTA license in the State of Texas.
- NBCOT certification.
- CPR/BLS certification.
- De-escalation training required within 30 days of hire.
- Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with neurologic, rehabilitation, or medically complex patients.
- Hospital, inpatient, or rehabilitation experience.
Responsibilities
- Implement occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Assist with therapeutic activities focused on daily living skills, mobility, and functional independence.
- Support patients with neurologic, developmental, or medically complex conditions.
- Monitor patient response to treatment and report progress to the supervising therapist.
- Assist with adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and therapeutic exercises.
- Collaborate with physical therapy, speech therapy, psychology, nursing, and medical staff.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Follow Nexus policies, HIPAA standards, and safety procedures.
- Use approved de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain safety.
- Support a structured, therapeutic environment that promotes patient progress.
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Education Level
Associate degree
