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COTA - Per Diem

Ernest Health·Weslaco, Texas

UnknownOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 26 days ago
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COTA - Per Diem

How this role compares

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  • 3 similar openings in the Weslaco area

About the role

Provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments under the direction of an occupational therapist. Monitors patient programs and records progress to ensure effective treatment outcomes.

Overview

Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Weslaco, Texas provides compassionate inpatient rehabilitative care to the Rio Grande Valley community.

As a specialized rehabilitation hospital, we help patients recover from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other disabling conditions through intensive, individualized therapy programs.

Our team of rehabilitation experts – including physiatrists, therapists, and nursing staff – works closely with each patient to regain strength, mobility, and functional skills, using the latest therapy techniques and equipment.

The hospital offers a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere where Spanish and English are spoken to best serve our diverse patient population.

Joint Commission-accredited and part of an award-winning regional network, Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital takes pride in delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive care that helps patients achieve remarkable recoveries.

Weslaco is a welcoming community in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley.

Known for its rich culture, warm weather, and low cost of living, it’s a great location for those seeking work-life balance and community connection.

We are seeking a PRN COTA to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs.

These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements.

We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”.

These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Wellness & Work Life Balance: Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives

Qualifications

Required Skills

  • Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines. Current Basic Life Support/CPR card required. One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
  • Additional
  • Qualifications/Skills:
  • Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency. Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
  • Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management. Effective organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. Ability to work closely and professionally with others. Ability to move quickly from one task to another and to prioritize tasks. Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job

Responsibilities

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments. Monitors the patient's program and records patient's progress for the occupational therapist. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Requirements

Requires current licensure as a COTA and a Basic Life Support/CPR card. One year of direct patient care experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Time Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Word Processing
  • Patient Care
  • CPR
  • Data Entry
  • Infection Control
  • Critical Thinking
  • Basic Life Support
  • Rehabilitation
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Clinical Operations
  • Record Management

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Participation Incentives

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Weslaco, Texas
Posted
Aug 14, 2026
Closes
Aug 14, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ernest Health

At Ernest Health, we provide specialized medical and rehabilitative services to our patients through our rehabilitation and long-term acute care hospitals. Our patients often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries or illnesses, or from chronic or complex medical...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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