Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $8,000. You may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Amarillo, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo's preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service, and dignity.

• The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to implement treatment plans designed to help clients improve their ability to perform daily living and work-related tasks.
• Responsible for the provision of and documentation of patient care.
• Participates in the clinical evaluation and formulation of treatment plans and goals.
• Provides and documents occupational therapy treatment to patients.
• Supervises assigned staff.
• Interacts and practices in collaboration with other professionals.
• Must comply with the Texas Occupational Therapy Practice Acts and Rules.

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting from an accredited program.

• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) as a COTA.

• Texas state licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

• Knowledge of therapeutic techniques, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Experience in acute care rehabilitation.

• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

• Ability to adapt therapy techniques to meet individual patient needs.