Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA - Hospital (PRN)

UnityPoint Health • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

Responsible for taking a leadership role in program development and daily coordination of patient care services for his/her service area. The Level I occupational therapy assistant is responsible for administering patient therapeutic interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. The Level I occupational therapy assistant practices within the scope of the profession of Occupational Therapy for adult and pediatric patients.

Requirements

• Meets educational requirements for obtaining professional license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the State of Iowa.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within three (3) months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers patient/client interventions as directed and supervised by a licensed Occupational Therapist in accordance with State of Iowa law.
• Provides patient and family education and training.
• Completes required patient care documentation and communication.
• Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Meets department productivity standards.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment.
• Provides clinical supervision of students.
• Facilitates orderly department functioning.
• Participates in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and hospital meetings.
• Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Contributes to program development.
• Participates in hospital and department provided in-services and community education.
• Participates in development and education of colleagues.
• Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Occupational Therapy in the hospital and community.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• 401K matching.
• Employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees