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UT Health East Texas

Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Tyler, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$61,857 / year median in Texas

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a

People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive:

We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

People-First:

We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better:

We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care . Get to

Know Your Team:

UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 432 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups. Responsibilities The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant shall be responsible for providing, under the direction of licensed Occupational Therapist, with a full range of appropriate therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

Qualifications Job Requirments:

Graduate of a COTA approved Associate Degree program or completed equivalent training Current professional licensure; in the State of Texas Home Health and Rehab requires a current driver's license

Qualifications:

Job Requirments:

Graduate of a COTA approved Associate Degree program or completed equivalent training Current professional licensure; in the State of Texas Home Health and Rehab requires a current driver s license