Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN
About The Position
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides assistance to the occupational therapist in developing and implementing occupational therapy treatment, procedures, and related activities for direct patient care. Join our acute care team as a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), where you'll play an important role in helping patients regain independence and safely transition through their recovery journey. Working alongside experienced Occupational Therapists and an interdisciplinary care team, you'll provide patient-centered treatment to individuals with a variety of conditions in a fast-paced hospital setting. This position offers the flexibility of a PRN schedule while providing meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients every day.
Requirements
- Current Occupational Therapist Assistant license in the states where you work.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Basic Computer skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.
- Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Quality Improvement
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Engagement
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Care Planning
- Compassion
Responsibilities
- Provides skilled occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups.
- Conducts treatments according to professional standards (AOTA).
- Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
- Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies.
- Completes patient billing accurately and promptly.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
- Ensures smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
- Communicates patient assessments, progress, and concerns with the occupational therapist.
- Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
- Engages in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model.
- Participates in utilization review audits.
- Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the occupational therapy program to achieve department goals.
Benefits
- We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
