COTA-PRN

Ernest Health•Plano, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

North Texas Rehabilitation Institute is a 48-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Plano, Texas, serving the North Dallas region as part of the Ernest Health network. The hospital provides comprehensive rehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, orthopedic and trauma surgery, and other complex medical conditions. It is recognized as a CIHQ Center of Excellence in Rehabilitation Services and Stroke Care and offers a collaborative, growth-oriented environment focused on individualized care and measurable recovery outcomes. The COTA provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments under the direction of an occupational therapist. The role monitors patients’ programs and records their progress for the occupational therapist, while integrating the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. Ernest Health offers recognition, wellness, and retention programs and invites employees to share feedback about their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and its Engagement Survey, guided by the approach “You Spoke, We Listened.”

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 identify 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/or 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 from one task to another 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

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