Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Banner Health • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that’s why we work hard every day to make a difference in people’s lives. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives – and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Banner Health was named to Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row for 2024 and named Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care. Become the best Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant you can be by joining the Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix (BUMCP) teams' elite group of rehabilitation professionals. BUMCP serves a diverse customer base and is a staple in the Phoenix community. Our patients come from all walks of life and so does our BUMCP Team. If you share BUMCP'S enthusiasm for patient care and values, you will feel right at home here. Learn to become a multi-faceted practitioner by working in a fast-paced, large volume, nationally recognized level 1 trauma center, level 3 NICU, liver/heart transplant unit, among many other interesting modalities. Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. is looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team! The position is full-time 40 hours per week. The shift is Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm with weekend rotations. Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life. University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics. POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for the administration of occupational therapy treatment under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Requirements

• Must have graduated from an Occupational Therapy Assistant program accredited by the AOTA, or equivalent.
• Must possess a current Occupational Therapy Assistant license from the State of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Nice To Haves

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers occupational therapy treatment according to the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice.
• Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care.
• Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts.
• Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care.
• Department operational Activities.
• This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, request or clarify information

Benefits

• Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
• We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees