Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)At Temple Rehabilitation Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person.Temple Rehabilitation Hospital is a 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation facility located at 23621 SE H.K. Dodgen Loop in Temple, Texas. It's designed to help individuals recover from serious injuries or illnesses that have significantly impacted their ability to function independently.Specialized Rehabilitation Programs: Tailored care for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, orthopedic trauma, and other neurological or complex conditions.Intensive Therapy Model: Patients receive at least three hours of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy per day, five days a week, under the supervision of a rehabilitation physician.State-of-the-Art Facility: Offers modern therapy equipment and private rooms to support a comfortable and focused recovery environment.As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.How you'll contributeThe Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of an occupational therapist, assisting with therapeutic interventions and documentation while supporting quality and compliance standards in rehabilitation services.Essential FunctionsCommunicate patient progress or concerns to the supervising occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team.Instruct patients' families or nursing staff in follow-through programs and home exercises.Assist with patient scheduling and post treatment charges to patient records daily.Document patient care accurately and in accordance with all regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.Maintain treatment equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition.Ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, Corporate Compliance Agreement, and applicable laws and professional standards.Perform other duties as assigned.Additional InformationMust demonstrate strong communication, time management, and clinical documentation skills.Familiarity with electronic medical records preferred.Qualifications and requirements:License: Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in the state where services are rendered.Certifications: CPR certification required.About us Temple Rehabilitation Hospital is located in Temple, TX, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.EEOC Statement"Temple Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Temple Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."