Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Physical Therapy - PRN

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: February 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Description Summary: Provides occupational therapy services. Evaluates patients, sets goals, plans programs and treats patients according to the physician’s orders; maintains required records and notes; assists with directing technicians and support personnel, assumes responsibility for occupational charges; participates in educational programs; follow all CHRISTUS St. Michael and departmental policy and procedures. Responsibilities: - Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability. - Performs patients care related duties in order to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and function according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the occupational therapist. - Clinical competencies in occupational therapist skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care. - Participates in established inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital and corporate goals. - Maintains required records/documentation on a timely manner as specified in departmental policy and procedures manual. - Participated in maintaining/improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the occupational therapy department. - Participates in medical chart peer review, case record review and utilization review as deemed necessary. - Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation and maintenance. Requirements: Education/Skills - High school diploma required - Basic Computer Knowledge - Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written - Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy assisting from an accredited occupational therapy program, approved by AOTA Experience - New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in physical therapy is acceptable Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications - Maintains current licensure/registration/certification and provides the hospital with proof of indicated requirements - BCLS certification required Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

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