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Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Angels of Care currently has opportunities for part-time and full-time certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA).

Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is a clinician owned and operated home health agency with experienced and knowledgeable staff serving the special needs community. We care deeply for our communities and dedicate significant time and resources to local events and charities for families of children and young adults with special needs. We go above and beyond for our employees, providing the necessary supports and resources to ensure their success, including continuing education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.

Pay Range: $42,000 - $86,000

Job Description:

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will implement treatment programs to assist pediatric patients with physical, cognitive, sensory and social/emotional disabilities or delays by planning and administering occupational therapy in the home and community.

Requirements:

Texas State COTA license

Current CPR certification

A minimum of 1 yr. of experience preferred

Responsibilities:

Provides high quality care and meets the needs of the patient and family by implementing occupational therapy treatment plans in conjunction with the occupational therapist supervisor.

Assists pediatric and young adult patients in the areas of physical, neurological, cognitive, sensory, feeding, ADL’s, and social/emotional development and improves their level of independence by implementing skilled interventions to maximize the potential of each individual child.

Participates in educating, coaching, and empowering caregivers and families to develop skills to carry over therapeutic activities into the child's daily routine.

Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs.