Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA. University of Oklahoma Medical Center

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services to individuals or groups of patients under the general supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) and in accordance with the plan of care. The position is in Adult Rehab Services at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center. The assistant provides skilled interventions as directed by the supervising OT, follows applicable regulatory requirements and best practices, educates patients and families about conditions, treatment plans, and home-management strategies, and collaborates with healthcare professionals to support comprehensive care. The role also includes attending departmental meetings and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), or equivalent degree for foreign graduates.
Current license from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as an Occupational Therapist Assistant.
Current Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association upon hire.
Working knowledge of equipment, supplies, Home Exercise Programs (HEP), and discharge instructions to facilitate a safe discharge plan.
Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and identify relevant clinical data.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and caregivers while considering cultural and language needs.
Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients and advocate in the patient’s best interest.
Proficient written and oral communication skills, including candor, empathy, compassion, openness, integrity, and diplomacy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining professionalism and civility.
Proficiency with computer applications for patient care and documentation, including EMR systems, Microsoft Office, and cloud-based tools.
Dedication to continuous learning through internal and external educational opportunities.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled interventions in alignment with the individualized treatment plan as directed by the supervising OT.
Apply relevant standards and best practices to ensure compliance with system-wide, local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Educate patients and their families about conditions, treatment plans, and home-management strategies.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
Attend departmental meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.