Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Physical Therapy - PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Physical Therapy -
PRN at Christus Health summary: The Certified Occupational
Therapist Assistant provides occupational therapy treatments and
home instruction under the supervision of a Registered Occupational
Therapist. Responsibilities include scheduling, administering
therapy, utilizing adaptive equipment, documenting patient
progress, and supervising support staff. This role requires
adherence to healthcare policies, professional communication, and
competence in technical therapy skills. Description Summary: Under
the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist, schedules,
plans and delivers prescribed occupational therapy treatments,
services and home instruction to patients in such areas as daily
living skills, functional mobility, neuromuscular reeducation,
vocational, general musculoskeletal, energy conservation and joint
protection. Utilizes orthotic and adaptive equipment and
positioning devices as required. Administers and may interpret
basic evaluations. Documents patient status and reports changes.
Responsibilities: The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
reports directly to the department manager and/or his/her designee
with clinical supervision provided by a licensed occupational
therapist. Responsible for utilization and supervision of
volunteers, students, and support staff relating to the provision
of occupational therapy services. The occupational therapist is
responsible for interpretation/implementation of physician orders,
provision of safe care to customers, protection of confidential
information, professional communication, economic use of
time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy
environment. Knowledgeable of the principles and practice of
occupational therapy. Perform the technical skills of the certified
occupational therapy assistant and be competent to operate the
equipment utilized in his/her professional area. Ability to write
and speak in a professional and intelligent manner and must
demonstrate supervision/management skills. Must comply with the
CHRISTUS Spohn Health System policies, procedures, and standards of
performance. Willing to assume additional responsibilities as
requested. Requirements: Education: • Graduate of a school of
occupational therapy that is approved by the Accreditation Council
for Occupational Therapy Education or the World Federation of
Occupational Therapists. Experience: • New graduates are accepted
for this position although experience is preferred. Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications: • License by the Executive
Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners
required prior to employment. • CPR (American Heart Association)
Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more
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application process, please contact us at. Keywords: occupational
therapy, patient care, adaptive equipment, functional mobility,
neuromuscular reeducation, therapy documentation, home instruction,
supervision, healthcare, physical therapy
Keywords: Christus Health, El Paso , Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Physical Therapy - PRN, Healthcare , Alamogordo, Texas
