COTA, HVI (Adults) - TMC

Memorial Hermann Health System

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The COTA provides occupational therapy services to adult patients at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center’s Heart & Vascular Institute. The role supports complex cardiovascular rehabilitation, including care for patients requiring ECMO and advanced mechanical circulatory support, and participates in early mobilization and rehabilitation practices. The COTA works with an interdisciplinary team to support individualized care and helps patients regain function, independence, and quality of life. Training and orientation are provided over a nine-month period. The COTA implements treatment programs under an occupational therapist’s written plan of care and supervision, monitors patient progress, documents care, and communicates with patients, caregivers, and professional colleagues. The position may also include serving as a clinical resource or instructor for OTA interns, and contributing to professional education and department initiatives.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapist program.
Current license to practice occupational therapy from the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, or eligibility for licensure.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including occasional to frequent lifting up to 75–100 pounds and carrying up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; and frequent walking, stooping, and squatting.
Fine hand dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Ability to receive oral and written communication and communicate verbally and in writing.
Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment; recognize alphanumeric characters; distinguish colors; and observe physical characteristics.

Responsibilities

Implement occupational therapy treatment programs according to an occupational therapist’s written plan of care and provide services under OT supervision.
Modify treatment only as allowed by the plan of care and demonstrate occupational therapy skills competently.
Screen patients for possible occupational therapy services under the direction of an OT, when applicable.
Monitor patients’ conditions and progress toward treatment goals.
Communicate effectively with the supervising occupational therapist, patients and caregivers, and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies.
Manage time effectively.
Document appropriately in medical records and complete other documentation accurately and efficiently.
Serve as a clinical resource to colleagues, other health care professionals, or the community, when applicable.
Serve as a clinical instructor for OTA interns, when applicable.
Present relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings, and meetings as delegated or requested by faculty.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors, and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards for time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Provide safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues, reflecting Memorial Hermann’s service standards.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements, support department-based goals, and perform other duties as assigned.