COTA- PRN

Ernest Health•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital in Brownsville, Texas is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments under the direction of an occupational therapist. The role includes monitoring patients’ programs and recording their progress for the occupational therapist, while integrating the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other serious conditions. Its programs include neurological, orthopedic, and cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation. The hospital is part of Ernest Health, which offers employee recognition, wellness, and retention programs and opportunities to provide feedback about the work experience.

Requirements

Current COTA licensure as required by state guidelines.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Understand 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

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