Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

1599 Lomaland Drive
El Paso, TX 79935

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

This is an excellent opportunity for a COTA who enjoys working with older adults and collaborating with residents, families, nursing staff, Occupational Therapists, and other rehabilitation professionals to help residents improve their functional abilities, achieve greater independence, and enhance their quality of life.

• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions under the 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, balance, mobility, activities of daily living (ADLs), and functional independence.

• Provide training and education to residents, families, and caregivers regarding therapeutic techniques, safety, adaptive strategies, and home exercise programs.

• Assist residents in developing and maintaining skills necessary for participation in meaningful daily activities.

• Monitor residents' responses to treatment and communicate progress, concerns, and changes in functional status to the supervising Occupational Therapist.

• Recommend and utilize appropriate adaptive equipment and compensatory techniques as directed by the Occupational Therapist.

• Collaborate with OTs, PTs, PTAs, SLPs, nursing staff, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Complete treatment documentation and other required records accurately and in a timely manner.

• Follow established treatment plans and carry out 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, organizational, and documentation skills.

• Experience in skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation, or a similar setting is preferred.

• Compassionate 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

• Flexible scheduling

• In-house rehabilitation setting

• Collaborative interdisciplinary team

• Supportive professional environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' quality of life

• Opportunity to help residents improve functional independence and participate in meaningful daily activities

Join the AVIR at Lomaland rehabilitation team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents by helping them regain independence, participate in daily activities, and improve their quality of life.