Occupational Therapy Assistant - OTA

BrightSpring Health Services • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA - (PRN) – El Paso, TX Rehab Without Walls is seeking a COTA to join our community-based neurorehab team. If you’re passionate about functional, real-life therapy and value flexibility & clinical autonomy, this role is for you. (2+ years experience preferred in neurorehab) What makes this opportunity unique: Provide therapy where life happens — homes, workplaces, schools, grocery stores, and the community Treat adults with complex neurological injuries (TBI, CVA, and more) Flexible schedule you design Co-treat & Collaborative with an expert rehab team Clinical autonomy and opportunities for growth

Requirements

• Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program
• Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification
• Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and neuro-rehabilitation techniques
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience assisting in the assessment and management of traumatic brain injury or related neurological conditions
• Current CPR certification
• Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of vocational and educational activities designed to restore and reinforce individuals' task performance and promote their overall health and self-sufficiency
• Designing and adapting equipment for working and living environments, including fabricating assistive devices to improve participation in the program and/or community
• Conducting community reintegration activities to assist individuals with their occupational therapy needs during physical activity
• Providing training to individuals and any others involved in their rehabilitation, and documenting results of the training
• Supporting individuals' plan of treatment by documenting and reporting status changes to the rehabilitation specialist, clinical coordinator, attending physician, and other treatment team members as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree