Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Dallas TX

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Inpatient

Full Time

Compensation depends upon candidates years of experience and internal equity.

Benefits of becoming a team member:

• Health Dental and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Clinical Ladder Program - Opportunity for staff clinicians to bonus an additional $2000 - $3500 based on extra-curricular activities
• New Grad Mentors
• National education courses and local online CEU library free to full-time employees
• Residency Programs
• Continuing Education
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist (OT) and in accordance with state practice guidelines the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care. The OTA is responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients in order to enhance patient care services. The OTA consistently communicates with supervising OT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction. Additionally the OTA participates in education of patients families students coworkers and self. The OTA may also perform other professional duties associated with the care of the patient within the scope of practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans