Amergis • Elgin, TX 78621
Job #2683909926
Schools inand around the Elgin area are in need of a qualified Occupational TherapyAssistant (COTA) for this upcoming 24-25 school year! Support these classrooms,teachers and these students this school year! Apply today! You must have an active OTAlicense in TX.
Here are details of this great opportunity!
Location: Elgin, TX
Details: district wide position, all grades
Hours: M-F, 40 hrs/week
Start: 8/14/2024
Length: May 2025
Pay: $40/hour or $1,600 gross weekly
Amergis EducationalStaffing offers the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401k Program
Competitive (weekly) Pay
Flexible Scheduling
Direct Deposit
Travel Benefits (as applicable)
AmergisEducational Staffing is a leading provider of home healthcare, medical-relatedstaffing, travel nursing, and population health and wellness services acrossthe Unites States. As an established community partner, we have been making adifference in the lives of our employees, caregivers, and patients for morethan 25 years.
Our commitment to customer service, improvingpatient care, and staffing experienced healthcare professionals has paved theway for many rewarding career opportunities in the healthcare industry.
For further information and/or to apply to thisopportunity, please contact Christina Wilsey by emailing your resume ~~~.
Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, theCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy servicesincluding treatment, implementation, standardized assessment data, anddocumentation to students in the school setting.
Provides interventions to impact the student's functionalability (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbalcommunication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated bythe Occupational Therapist
Understands the role of therapy in the context of thestudent's age, total needs perspective and ability
Participates in the ongoing assessment of the student'sschool environment for equipment needs, and the reduction of barriers or safetyrisks
Teaches new skills or retrains students in once-familiardaily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness orinjury
Consistently reports to the Occupational Therapist regardingstudent progress/status to promote modification of treatment program and anyadverse outcomes
Maintains timely, legible, and efficient studentdocumentation
Notes remain concise, pertinent and meet district andpractice documentation standards
Instructs student in the use of various types of adaptiveequipment and/or splints to improve function
Ensures equipment is in good working order
May utilize physical agents, including but not limited toheat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage
Identifies student needs for other supportive services andnotifies the Occupational Therapist
Reports student's reactions(s) to treatment or change(s) incondition to the physician and Occupational Therapist
Prepares and submits clinical progress-summaries based onthe progress toward goals and responses to treatment
Participates in case conferences, meetings and in-serviceeducation
Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws andregulations regarding professional standards and practice standards
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Current certification or licensure as an OccupationalTherapy Assistant in the state of practice
Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Assistantrequired
One (1) year of experience as an Occupational TherapyAssistant preferred
Pediatric experience preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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