Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Needed for 13-Week Contract in Kerrville, TX
Location: Kerrville, TX
Pay: $1,344/weekly
Hourly: $33.60/hour
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/16/2024
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift: Day – 8-hour shifts
Job Details
Role Description:
Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or physical disorders in a long-term care (LTC) or rehabilitation setting. Responsibilities include:
- Administering ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, exercises, and modalities
- Assessing patient progress and adjusting treatments in coordination with the supervising OT
- Documenting patient progress and maintaining regulatory compliance in the electronic documentation system
- Consulting with patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans and progress
- Participating in care conferences and required trainings
- Supporting and supervising students under OT guidance
Certifications/License Requirements:
- COTA license (Active Texas License or Compact Eligible)
Facility Setting:
Experience Required:
- At least 1 year of OTA experience
- LTC or rehabilitation experience
Holiday/Weekend Requirements:
On-Call Requirements:
Additional Notes:
- Must adhere to NBCOT/AOTA and state-required practice acts and ethics
- Candidate must be submitted at the posted rate
Dress Code:
Professional attire per facility guidelines