Description

American Traveler is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with long-term care experience for a day shift position in Snyder, TX.

Details

• Long-term care (LTC) / skilled nursing facility setting
• Day shift, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• No weekend or on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active TX OTA license or compact license required; license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of OTA experience in a long-term care setting
• DOR (Director of Rehabilitation) experience preferred
• Current BLS certification required

Additional Information

• Implement therapy plans developed by the supervising OT, guiding patients through therapeutic exercises to improve motor skills and coordination
• Train patients and caregivers in ADLs (bathing, dressing, eating) using adaptive techniques and equipment such as reachers, mobility aids, and modified utensils
• Document patient progress, behavioral changes, and safety concerns, reporting findings to the supervising OT for treatment plan adjustments
• Provide emotional support to patients and caregiver education for home programs
• Prepare treatment areas, maintain equipment, and assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling and billing
• Candidates previously employed by the facility within the past 12 months may not be eligible for this position
• References are not required for consideration