About this role
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Acute Care Inpatient 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, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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:
- BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo’s preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service, and dignity.
Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to implement treatment plans designed to help clients improve their ability to perform daily living and work-related tasks.
- Carry out treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist to improve patients' motor, cognitive, and social skills.
- Assist patients in performing therapeutic exercises, activities, and tasks.
- Demonstrate the use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
- Monitor patient progress and communicate observations to the Occupational Therapist.
- Provide encouragement, education, and support to clients and their families.
- Maintain accurate records of patient activities, progress, and outcomes.
- Assist in preparing reports for the Occupational Therapist and other team members.
- Work closely with Occupational Therapists and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
- Participate in team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Adhere to all state and federal regulations, as well as professional and ethical standards.
- Follow infection control and safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting from an accredited program.
- Texas state licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
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.
Other facts
About BSA Health System
BSA Health System, located in Amarillo, Texas, is an extensive health system providing clinical excellence to the Texas Panhandle and the Tri-State area. Acclaimed for its superior quality and customer service, BSA Health System is comprised of BSA Hospital, BSA Harrington Cancer Center, BSA Physicians Group and numerous specialty clinics.
BSA Health System is the fourth largest employer in Amarillo, with a medical staff of more than 400 physicians and 3,000 employees. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service and dignity. The staff at BSA are driven by the purpose of caring for people: patients, families and one another. BSA recently received Ardent Health Services’ Best Employee Loyalty Award in recognition of its high employee satisfaction and engagement.
In January 2013, BSA became an affiliate of Ardent Health Services based in Nashville, Tennessee. Ardent’s proven track record in the healthcare industry and its commitment to growth, clinical quality and patient experience made it a perfect fit for BSA. Ardent subsidiaries own and operate more than 30 hospitals and physician groups across the nation.
What you'll do
- The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will implement treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to help clients improve their daily living and work-related tasks. Responsibilities include assisting patients with therapeutic exercises, monitoring progress, and maintaining accurate records.
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