COTA

Ernest Health•Mesquite, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mesquite Specialty Hospital is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its patient-care team in Mesquite, Texas. The hospital provides long-term acute care for patients with serious, prolonged illnesses or complex injuries, including ventilator and respiratory care, cardiac monitoring, IV medication management, and complex wound care. It offers an individualized, patient-focused setting for medically fragile patients who need extended hospitalization and rehabilitation before transitioning to home or a lower level of care. Under the direction of an occupational therapist, the COTA provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments, monitors patients’ programs, and records their progress for the occupational therapist. The role integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

Current COTA licensure as required by state guidelines.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.
Demonstrated critical-thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support in relation to quality and efficiency.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to move quickly between tasks and prioritize tasks.
Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job.

Nice To Haves

One year of direct patient-care experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provide rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments.
Monitor patients’ programs and record their progress for the occupational therapist.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.