Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

800 Coyote Trail, Alice, TX 78333

AVIR at Alice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Per Diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our in-house rehabilitation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a COTA who enjoys working directly with residents and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to help residents improve functional independence, participate in daily activities, and achieve their individual goals.

• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist residents with therapeutic activities designed to improve strength, coordination, mobility, balance, ADLs, and functional independence.
• Provide training and education to residents and caregivers regarding therapeutic techniques, safety, adaptive strategies, and home exercise programs.
• Monitor residents' responses to treatment and communicate progress, concerns, and changes in functional status to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Document treatment sessions, resident progress, and other required information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with OTs, PTs, PTAs, SLPs, nursing staff, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Follow established treatment plans and modify interventions as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Maintain compliance with facility, state, and federal regulations and professional standards.
• Promote a compassionate, respectful, and resident-centered approach to care.

• Current Texas Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license/certification in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation, or a similar setting preferred.
• Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused approach to care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Per Diem opportunity with scheduling flexibility
• In-house rehabilitation program
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Supportive professional environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives
• Opportunity to help residents improve functional independence and achieve meaningful goals