Occupational Therapist Assistant/COTA-PRMC
About The Position
Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, applies a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical, psycho-social, and developmental disorders. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system
Requirements
- Two to three years college level courses/Associates Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy Assistant .
- Occupational Therapist Assistant License required.
- Less than one year experience in Occupational Therapy
Responsibilities
- Implements treatment programs for improvement of physical, psycho-social, or developmental dysfunction and independence in activities of daily living.
- May modify treatment procedures in accordance with changes in patient status within the scope of the treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist.
- Arranges for provision of adaptive equipment an/or splints to increase patient independence in activities of daily living.
- Educates and instructs regarding home programs and preventive measures as appropriate to patient, family, and others.
- Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department in a timely manner.
- Communicates with patient, family, physician, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Participates in educational programs and in-services and other meetings as required.
- Participates on special project teams and other related duties as assigned and required.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
