Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / Per Diem

CHRISTUS Health • Santa Fe, NM

2d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Implements specific treatments and exercise programs for
individual patients under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. Treats
the impact of illness, injury, developmental or psychological impairments of the
patient in the performance areas of Activities of Daily Living including;
range-of-motion, grooming & hygiene, eating, dressing, toileting, driving,
cooking, or working. Is responsible for assisting the patient to regain,
develop, and learn skills to enable them to achieve optimal independence, reduce
joint strain, prevent further joint damage and conserve energy.

Requirements

• Associates degree from an Occupational Therapist Assistant Program.
• Current State of New Mexico COTA licensure and BLS Required.
• Demonstrates accountability and skills in assessment/evaluation, decision making and time management.
• Should have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year Occupational Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements specific treatments and exercise programs for individual patients.
• Treats the impact of illness, injury, developmental or psychological impairments of the patient.
• Assists the patient to regain, develop, and learn skills to enable them to achieve optimal independence, reduce joint strain, prevent further joint damage and conserve energy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree