Join our team! Laredo Medical Center is now hiring a COTA to work at LMCs 326 bed acute care hospital. The Hospital is located in sunny Laredo, Texas, just 150 miles south of historic San Antonio. Read a full position description below.
This is a Full-Time Position.
What We Offer
Competitive Pay + Shift Differentials Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Generous Paid Time-Off (PTO) Extended Illness Bank (EIB) Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Matching 401(k) Clinical Ladder Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Opportunities for career advancement Rewards and recognition programs Additional perks and discounts
Job Summary
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides rehabilitative services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR), assisting patients in achieving functional goals related to daily living and mobility. This role supports treatment planning by implementing prescribed therapeutic interventions, observing and reporting patient progress, and contributing to the continuity of care in alignment with individualized care plans and regulatory standards.
Essential Functions
Administers occupational therapy treatment programs as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist, in accordance with individualized patient care plans and established standards.
Observes patient response to treatment, reports changes in condition, and makes recommendations to the supervising therapist for potential treatment plan modifications.
Conducts group or individual activity-based therapy sessions designed to support or maintain function, within the defined scope of practice for COTAs.
Documents treatments provided, patient response, and relevant observations in the medical record; ensures co-signature of progress notes by supervising Occupational Therapist as required.
Maintains effective communication with supervising therapists, rehabilitation team members, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to support coordinated care.
Ensures treatment areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, organized, and safe manner; reports any safety concerns or equipment issues promptly.
Demonstrates understanding of therapeutic precautions, contraindications, and age-specific needs when administering care.
Attends interdisciplinary team meetings, contributes to patient care discussions, and supports performance improvement initiatives.
Demonstrates proficiency in required technical and documentation systems, including electronic health records and therapy documentation software.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
0-1 years of experience in healthcare with adults, geriatrics, or individuals with physical disabilities required
1-2 years of clinical experience in an inpatient, outpatient, or skilled nursing setting preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, techniques, and assistive devices.
Ability to follow treatment plans, observe patient performance, and document clinical data accurately.
Effective communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary environment.
Understanding of patient safety, infection control practices, and age-appropriate care.
Proficiency with basic computer systems and electronic documentation platforms.
Licenses and Certifications
COTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant - Certified in state of employment required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).
As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.