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COTA- PRN- Mesquite, TexasMesquite Rehabilitation Institute in Mesquite, Texas is a leading inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. We are devoted to helping patients regain their strength and independence after life-changing health events such as strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, or complex orthopedic surgeries. At our institute, patients receive personalized and intensive therapy – including physical, occupational, and speech therapy – delivered by a caring interdisciplinary team that encourages and motivates them at every step. Our facility features modern therapy gyms, adaptive equipment, and a warm, encouraging atmosphere that feels like a second home to patients and staff alike. Accredited and consistently ranked for outstanding patient outcomes, Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute is proud to provide compassionate, high-quality rehabilitative care that enables individuals to rebuild their lives and return to their families and communities.We are seeking a COTA to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.QualificationsRequired Skills:Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines.Current Basic Life Support/CPR card required.One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.Additional Qualifications/Skills:Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.Effective organizational and time management skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.Ability to work closely and professionally with others.Ability to move quickly from one task to another and to prioritize tasks.Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the jobResponsibilities:Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments. Monitors the patient's program and records patient's progress for the occupational therapist. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.
Worksite address
mesquite, TX, 75149, US
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