Job Title
Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Skilled/LTC
Location
Kirbyville, TX
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Days | Onsite | Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care Setting
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing individualized therapy plans designed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, activities, and treatments.
- Monitor patient progress and communicate findings to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Educate patients and their families on therapeutic activities, techniques, and care instructions.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated care and optimal patient outcomes.
- Document patient progress and treatment interventions, and modify plans as necessary under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Current Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license in the state of Texas.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting is a plus.
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' quality of life in a supportive skilled/LTC environment.
- Open to new graduates, offering a strong foundation for early-career therapists to grow professionally.