Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA - Outpatient Quail Creek

Join our team as a day shift , PRN , Quail Creek Physical Therapy Outpatient Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Amarillo , TX .

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Physicians Surgical Hospitals includes two surgical centers - Panhandle Surgical Hospital and Quail Creek Surgical Hospital, and one physical therapy center - Quail Creek Physical Therapy - and a state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging center, Advanced Imaging Center of Amarillo.

• The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to implement treatment plans designed to help clients improve their ability to perform daily living and work-related tasks.
• Responsible for the provision of and documentation of patient care.
• Participates in the clinical evaluation and formulation of treatment plans and goals.
• Provides and documents occupational therapy treatment to patients.
• Supervises assigned staff.
• Interacts and practices in collaboration with other professionals.
• Must comply with the Texas Occupational Therapy Practice Acts and Rules.

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting from an accredited program.

• Texas state licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

• Knowledge of therapeutic techniques, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) as a COTA.
• Experience in acute care rehabilitation.

• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

• Ability to adapt therapy techniques to meet individual patient needs.