Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (Inpatient Therapy/Hospital) Full-time

Family Health West•Fruita, CO

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Health West is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to deliver quality care to patients, residents, and clients as directed by Occupational Therapist treatment plans. The role is based in inpatient hospital therapy and may require filling in at rehabilitation department facilities when staffing needs require. The position supports a welcoming, collaborative care environment focused on effective treatment programs and patient wellness. No prior experience is required, and new graduates are encouraged to apply. The position requires a current Colorado license in good standing, certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association, and current BLS certification or completion within 30 days of hire. A high school diploma or equivalent and an associate degree associated with a COTA program are required. Employment screenings include a drug screen, physical assessment, tuberculosis screen, background check, and a driver record screen for positions requiring on-the-job driving. Employment immunizations, including the flu vaccine, are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Associate degree associated with a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Current State of Colorado license in good standing.
Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Current BLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Willingness to work weekends for inpatient hospital care as assigned.
Willingness to fill in at rehabilitation department facilities when staffing patterns require.
Pass required drug, physical assessment, tuberculosis, and background screenings; driver record screening applies to positions requiring on-the-job driving.
Required employment immunizations, including flu vaccine.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Deliver occupational therapy services as planned, delegated, and directed by Occupational Therapists.
Document services provided.
Report patient, resident, or client condition to care teams.
Use critical thinking to assess and address individual patient care needs.
Provide care that complies with insurance requirements and is medically justified and skilled.
Follow ethical standards of practice and the Colorado State Practice Act.
Assist with orientation and in-service training for department staff.
Participate in training and educational programs.
Train nursing, hospital, and departmental staff using on-the-job training.
Maintain patient, resident, and employee privacy and confidentiality.
Maintain reliable, punctual attendance and report to work as scheduled.
Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
Work weekends for inpatient hospital care as assigned.
Fill in at rehabilitation department facilities when staffing patterns require.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Quarterly incentive-based bonus plan.
$5,000 sign-on and retention bonus.
Employee Assistance Program.
403(b) plan with a 4% employer match and zero-day vesting.
Medical plan options, including PPO and high-deductible health plan options; telemedicine is included with both.
Health Savings Account option with the high-deductible health plan.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance options.
Critical illness and accident plans.
Health reimbursement and flexible savings cafeteria options.
Pet insurance.
Identity protection.
Travel protection.