Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

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Position: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Location: San Antonio, TX

Job Id: 228

# of Openings: 1

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides therapeutic support for the Occupational Therapy Coordinator including but not limited to neuro‑disabilities, implementing treatment plans, collecting data, maintaining well‑being and safety of patients, providing education, performing inventory and maintaining supplies.

Working Conditions General office and sedentary, requiring some time at a keyboard or workstation. Ability to exert a light degree of physical effort including carrying, pushing, pulling, and the assisted lifting of objects and materials up to 25 pounds. Able to move dexterity to assist in caring for others, inspect equipment and train or teach others. Specific vision abilities include close vision and distance vision. Limited exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, odors, humidity, temperature and noise extremes, wetness and vibrations. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business‑related events. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions

Provide occupational therapy services to clients with neuro‑musculoskeletal disabilities under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

Collect data during assessment and implement occupational therapy treatment plan designed by the occupational therapist.

Maintain well‑being and safety of the clients during occupational therapy intervention process.

Report to the occupational therapist regarding client progress.

Complete occupational therapy documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Adhere to the facility’s policies and procedures, professional standards and state requirements.

Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team to communicate information, develop appropriate home program for clients and resolve issues in compliance with the guidelines to achieve goals.

Provide education related to Occupational Therapy for clients, families and staff.

Current skills and knowledge for practice guidelines in conducting treatment sessions in virtual platforms.

Abide by the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.

Observe patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines.

Perform inventory and maintain supplies as needed.

Perform other duties as delegated, required or requested.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Occupational therapist assistant (COTA) minimum of 1 year of experience (in pediatric setting preferred).

Successful completion of fieldwork experience or job experience in related area (16 Weeks).

Registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Licensed by the Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners in the state of Texas (ECPTOTE).

Current Basic Life Support/CPR Certification for Health Care Providers.

Criminal background check.

Non‑DOT drug test.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Knowledge of information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments and to provide career guidance including alternative treatments, rehabilitation equipment and its proper use, and methods to evaluate treatment effects.

Special Notes 1. Very important to this position are active listening, active learning, service orientation, time management, critical thinking, coordination, and judgment and decision making, complex problem‑solving.

2. Important to this position are social perceptiveness, reading comprehension, monitoring, instructing, learning strategies, writing, and systems analysis.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Engaging Clinical Work – A varied, and complex neurological and musculoskeletal caseload keeps every day different and fuels lifelong learning and passion for the unique aspects of rehabilitation.

Ongoing Growth & Development – Access to in‑house mentorship and professional development support, clinical in‑services, CEUs, and a dedicated CEU Fund with extra PTO for continuing education.

Balanced Workload – Reasonable productivity standards, mindful weekly evaluation caps, and protected documentation time built into your week on Friday afternoons.

Tools to Succeed – Company‑issued tablet for streamlined point‑of‑care documentation.

Time to Recharge – Accrued PTO starting at 80 hours/year for new team members and increasing with tenure, plus 17 paid holidays including a two‑week winter break over Christmas and New Year’s.

Special Leave Options – Paid time off available for parental/family leave, jury duty, bereavement, graduations, and weddings.

Team Culture & Connection – Yearly team‑building retreat, quarterly potlucks, and holiday celebrations that bring us together.

Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive health insurance with 80% of premiums covered for employees and their families, plus fully employer‑paid short‑and long‑term disability and life insurance.

Additional Security – Supplemental insurance options and a 403B retirement plan.

Stability & Flexibility – A salaried position that offers consistent pay and supports a healthy work–life balance.

Employee Notice This is a general description of the essential job functions for this position. The description provided is not necessarily inclusive of all essential functions, and does not include all duties, responsibilities and obligations of an employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, obligations and functions can and will, as necessary, change as required by business necessity. Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA employee job performance is evaluated based on all aspects and functions of the position, whether or not specifically identified in this job description.

At the Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA operates with passion and dedication. Our mission is fueled by commitment, inclusion, creativity, and resourcefulness, inspiring our employees to serve families with kindness and spread a message of love.

Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Children’s Rehabilitation Institute | Teleton USA’s Compliance Officer.

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