Certified Occupational Therapy Asst

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Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Occupational Therapy Asst Cert today with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake.

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) Occupational Therapy Asst Cert. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) delivers high quality, patient‑centered care by providing a variety of delegated therapeutic services, in accordance with licensing and regulations. Under the supervision of the primary Occupational Therapist, the COTA Assistant administers therapeutic treatment and engages and supports the patient in therapeutic activities and exercise regimes. The COTA strives to achieve the goals of the physicians plan of care and to support patients throughout the program.

• Performs Occupational Therapy interventions based on a treatment plan directed by the Occupational Therapist. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in CARE scoring inpatient rehab patients.
• Executes treatments and adjusts treatment time based on diagnosis and patient need; modifies therapeutic interventions as patient’s abilities, skill changes to meet goals.
• Responds to acute changes in patient’s status and collaborates with Occupational Therapist to modify treatment techniques as indicated.
• Documents all therapy interventions according to policy using function scores. Provides patient progress reports to Occupational Therapist. Contribute clinical information and outcomes for Team Conference planning.
• Assists with preparation of daily schedules and prioritization.
• Assists with educating patient/family/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow‑up measures.
• Serves as a resource for tech and students.
• Assumes accountability for promoting consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
• Maintains a patient‑first philosophy and supports the development and implementation of strategies to elevate the patient experience.
• Participates as an engaged, active member of the health care…