Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

• Angels of Care currently has opportunities for part-time and full-time certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA).
• Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is a clinician owned and operated home health agency with experienced and knowledgeable staff serving the special needs community.
• We care deeply for our communities and dedicate significant time and resources to local events and charities for families of children and young adults with special needs.
• We go above and beyond for our employees, providing the necessary support and resources to ensure their success, including continuing education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
• Pay Range: $42,000 - $86,000 + $1,500 Sign On Bonus

Job Description

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will implement treatment programs to assist pediatric patients with physical, cognitive, sensory and social/emotional disabilities or delays by planning and administering occupational therapy in the home and community.

Requirements

• Texas State COTA license
• Current CPR certification
• A minimum of 1 yr. of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality care and meets the needs of the patient and family by implementing occupational therapy treatment plans in conjunction with the occupational therapist supervisor.
• Assists pediatric and young adult patients in the areas of physical, neurological, cognitive, sensory, feeding, ADL’s, and social/emotional development and improves their level of independence by implementing skilled interventions to maximize the potential of each individual child.
• Participates in educating, coaching, and empowering caregivers and families to develop skills to carry over therapeutic activities into the child's daily routine.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs.
• Documents patient care services and care coordination in an intuitive electronic medical record system.
• Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.