Occupational Therapist Assistant
Company: Gemini Healthcare
Location: Weatherford
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: SUMMARY A certified
occupational therapist assistant (COTA) works under the supervision
of a licensed occupational therapist to assist with a patient's
treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state
practice acts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the
following. Helps residents with rehabilitative activities and
exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration
with an occupational therapist. Monitors an individual's activities
to make sure they are performed correctly and to provide
encouragement. Records resident's progress for use by the
occupational therapist: May assist in scheduling appointments,
answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies,
and filling out insurance forms or other paperwork. Provides
training to residents, caregivers and families according to the
resident’s care plan. Completes required forms and documents in
accordance with company policy and state and/or federal
regulations. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: ENTRY
QUALIFICATIONS Associates Degree from a AOTA accredited program
Licensed COTA if required by state law. SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES n/a PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT Shift work
may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk,
use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and
hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer
patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Employee is
occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or
airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions OTHER REQUIREMENTS Participates
in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against
improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health
information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies,
procedures and state and federal law. By his / her signature below,
employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy
guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected
health information.
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