Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA - Acute Care (Hospital)

Summary:

Provides occupational therapy services under the supervision of an occupational therapist according to established goals and treatment plans. Treats patients according to the physician's orders; maintains required records and notes; assists with directing technicians and support personnel, assumes responsibility for occupational therapy charges; participates in educational programs; follows all CHRISTUS St. Michael and departmental policy and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Serves as a team member to enhance customer/supplier relationships within the organization.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, fellow workers, and supervisors.
• Participates in established inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital and corporate goals.
• Maintains required records/documentation on a timely manner as specified in departmental policy and procedures manual.
• Participated in maintaining/improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the occupational therapy department.
• Attends team meetings, clinical staffing reports and updating patient reports.
• Performs patient care related duties in order to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and function according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the occupational therapy assistant.
• Clinical competencies in occupational therapy assisting skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
• Assumes responsibility as the situation warrants and responds in whatever capacity the condition or schedule requires.
• Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation and maintenance.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy assisting from an accredited occupational therapy program, approved by AOTA.

Experience

• New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in occupational therapy assisting is acceptable.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintains current licensure/registration/certification and provides the hospital with proof of indicated requirements.
• BCLS certification required.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time