Certified Occupatioal Therapist Assistant (COTA)

1 day ago
Palestine, TexasPer Diem / PRNOccupational Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

  • Must be a licensed COTA for the state of Texas
  • Flexible schedule
  • PRN position offering consistent visits Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

Key Responsibilities

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  • Collaboration & Patient Education: Work with interdisciplinary teams (e.

Requirements

  • Education: Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program from an accredited school.
  • Certification: Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
  • Licensure: Current state licensure (or eligibility) to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
  • Experience: Previous experience in an occupational therapy setting (hospital, clinic, school, etc.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind.
  • Join Us in Making a Difference At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth.
  • Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Healthpro Heritage, LLC as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant – PRN.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient careTreatment implementationProgress monitoringDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationTherapeutic exercisesAdaptive equipmentDaily living skills training
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupatioal Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Healthpro Heritage a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Healthpro Heritage is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Palestine, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient care, Treatment implementation, Progress monitoring, Documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient education, Therapeutic exercises. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The COTA will assist in delivering individualized therapy plans to improve patients' daily living skills and mobility. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits package: Competitive Benefits Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Occupational Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Healthpro Heritage

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Benefits Package
6.3

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (5)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Collaborative culture (Team support reduces burnout)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position shows strong burnout protection across lifestyle and workplace culture factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

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