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Job ID: 897028
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,458.72
Job Title
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Location
Cotulla, TX | Long Term Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Execute specialized therapy plans designed by the supervising OT, guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and activities to improve motor skills and coordination
- Teach patients how to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) — such as bathing, dressing, and eating — using adaptive techniques
- Instruct patients and families on the use of adaptive equipment such as reachers, mobility aids, and modified utensils
- Record detailed notes on patient progress, behavioral changes, and safety concerns, and report findings to the supervising OT to support treatment plan adjustments
- Provide emotional encouragement to patients and train caregivers on home program assistance
- Prepare treatment areas, clean equipment, and assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling and billing
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of OTA experience in a Long Term Care (LTC) setting
- Active Texas OTA license or compact license required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) responsibilities
Why Join Us
- Work in a care environment focused on personalized, goal-driven rehabilitation in a supportive long term care setting
- Be part of a team that values meaningful patient progress and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to recovery