Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – Long Term Care
Location: Kerrville, TX
Start Date: 4/14/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 8 hours/day
Weekly Pay Package for 40 hours per week
Weekly Tax Free Stipend to be paid $929.60
Weekly Straight Pay (Taxable) $800.00
Weekly Gross $1,729.60
Weekly Pay Package for 36 hours per week
Weekly Tax Free Stipend to be paid $871.50
Weekly Straight Pay (Taxable) $720.00
Weekly Gross $1,591.50
Position Summary
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist. This role supports long‑term care patients through evidence‑based practice, documentation compliance, and collaborative care.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver treatment interventions per regulatory and clinical practice requirements under OT supervision.
- Administer procedures including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and assistive device use.
- Assess patient progress and communicate with supervising OT to adjust treatment plans.
- Report treatment effectiveness and contribute to discharge summaries.
- Provide consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and service providers.
- Document all required information in the electronic system and maintain accurate patient records.
- Record treatment minutes per regulatory requirements.
- Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehabilitation meetings.
- Attend facility and company trainings, in‑services, and conferences.
- Collaborate with OT to obtain necessary DME or supplies.
- Supervise and support students under OT guidance.
- Adhere to NBCOT/AOTA standards, state practice acts, and professional ethics.
Requirements
- Active Texas COTA license (Compact accepted).
- Minimum 1 year OTA experience.
- Long Term Care or Rehab experience required.
- Compliance with NBCOT/AOTA code of conduct and state regulations.
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