What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant position at Avir Health Group?
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Full Time & Per Diem
Facility: Avir at Dripping Springs
Location: 1505 West HWY 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Position Summary
Avir at Dripping Springs is seeking motivated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA) to join our in-house subacute rehabilitation program within a skilled nursing facility setting. Positions are available for both full-time and per diem schedules.
The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, patient-centered occupational therapy services focused on subacute rehabilitation, functional recovery, and successful transition of patients back to their highest level of independence.
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist, focusing on improving patients’ ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility tasks, and functional skills.
Responsibilities include providing hands-on therapy interventions, documenting patient progress accurately and timely, and communicating effectively with the supervising OT and interdisciplinary care team.
The COTA will contribute to discharge planning and collaborate with nursing, therapy staff (PT, PTA, OT, SLP), and physicians to support coordinated patient care and optimal rehabilitation outcomes.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining productivity standards, ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements, and supporting a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in the subacute setting.
Qualifications
This position is based in an in-house subacute rehabilitation program within a skilled nursing facility. The COTA will work closely with licensed therapists, nursing staff, and physicians to support patient recovery and functional improvement. Scheduling may vary based on full-time or per diem availability, and flexibility is appreciated based on patient needs and facility census.
Facility: Avir at Dripping Springs
Location: 1505 West HWY 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Position Summary
Avir at Dripping Springs is seeking motivated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA) to join our in-house subacute rehabilitation program within a skilled nursing facility setting. Positions are available for both full-time and per diem schedules.
The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, patient-centered occupational therapy services focused on subacute rehabilitation, functional recovery, and successful transition of patients back to their highest level of independence.
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist, focusing on improving patients’ ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility tasks, and functional skills.
Responsibilities include providing hands-on therapy interventions, documenting patient progress accurately and timely, and communicating effectively with the supervising OT and interdisciplinary care team.
The COTA will contribute to discharge planning and collaborate with nursing, therapy staff (PT, PTA, OT, SLP), and physicians to support coordinated patient care and optimal rehabilitation outcomes.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining productivity standards, ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements, and supporting a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in the subacute setting.
Qualifications
- Active Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license in the state of Texas (required)
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Experience in skilled nursing or subacute rehabilitation preferred, but not required
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow clinical direction and work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
- Commitment to patient-centered care and functional recovery
- Clinical implementation of occupational therapy treatment plans
- Patient-centered care in subacute rehabilitation
- Strong communication with OT and interdisciplinary teams
- Documentation accuracy and compliance
- Team collaboration (PT/OT/SLP integration)
- Compassionate and hands-on therapeutic care delivery
This position is based in an in-house subacute rehabilitation program within a skilled nursing facility. The COTA will work closely with licensed therapists, nursing staff, and physicians to support patient recovery and functional improvement. Scheduling may vary based on full-time or per diem availability, and flexibility is appreciated based on patient needs and facility census.