Occupational Therapy Assistant Job in Houston, TX

Tide Health Group - Garden Oaks Health & Rehab is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a temporary position in long-term care. This is a day shift role with no on-call responsibilities and no weekend requirements.

Position Details:

• 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts
• $1,641 weekly pay
• 91-day assignment
• Start date: November 2, 2026

Your Responsibilities:

You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to deliver rehabilitative and skilled treatment to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders. Your duties include administering ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices. You will assess patient progress and communicate with your supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments as needed, then report on treatment effectiveness and outcomes.

You will provide consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding cognitive and/or physical disorders. Documentation is essential—you will maintain accurate records in the electronic documentation system, record treatment minutes per regulatory requirements, and contribute to discharge summaries. You will also participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings, as well as required facility trainings and in-services.

You will collaborate with your supervising Occupational Therapist to obtain necessary durable medical equipment and supplies, supervise and support students under OT guidance, and maintain communication with your supervisor and health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.

Required Qualifications:

• COTA license (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)
• Active Texas state licensure
• Minimum 1 year of OTA experience
• Long-term care or rehabilitation experience required

You must adhere to NBCOT/AOTA and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics throughout your professional practice.