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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