Certified Occupational Therapy Asst PRN

HCA Healthcare • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) assists in the delivery of patient care as established by the licensed Occupational Therapist to reach treatment goals through a written treatment plan. The COTA will be responsible for maintaining patient records. The COTA maintains good communication with physicians, licensed therapists, nurses, allied health professionals, social workers, discharge planners, and hospital personnel. The COTA participates in continuous quality improvement and strives to excel in customer service. Employee will be responsible for knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the neonate, infant/child, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric population. The COTA actively participates in occupational therapy activities and inservices training.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Associate Degree from an accredited OTA program is required.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the state of Texas.
• A minimum of 2 years in an acute care setting is required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Rehab experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of patient care as established by the licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Maintain patient records.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, licensed therapists, nurses, allied health professionals, social workers, discharge planners, and hospital personnel.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement.
• Strive to excel in customer service.
• Provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for various populations.
• Participate in occupational therapy activities and inservices training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Legal counseling.
• Long-term care coverage.
• Moving assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• Family support including adoption assistance and child/elder care resources.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Education assistance including tuition and certification support.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program including paid time off and paid family leave.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree