COTA - Per Diem

Ernest Health • Laredo, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital in Laredo, Texas, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its team of patient caregivers. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for people recovering from serious injuries or illnesses, including stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex conditions. Its multidisciplinary team provides personalized care tailored to patients’ needs and cultural backgrounds.

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, the COTA provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments, monitors patient programs, and records patient progress for the occupational therapist. The role also integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a COTA, as required by state guidelines.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.
• Demonstrated critical-thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Monitor patients’ programs.
• Record patients’ progress for the occupational therapist.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.
• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed