Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-Pediatrics

Mary Lanning Healthcare • Hastings, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works under general supervision while providing the assessment and appropriate treatment for the development and rehabilitation of the mentally, emotionally and physically impaired patient; based upon the medical diagnosis and the orders given by the physician that are consistent with the accepted occupational therapy standards of practice. OT requirements: EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university required. EXPERIENCE: Six months of related experience and/or training preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: Current occupational therapy license from the State of Nebraska required. National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required (or at least be eligible). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) with a recommended renewal date required. COTA requirements: EDUCATION: Associate Degree in an Occupational Therapy Assistant program required. EXPERIENCE: Six months of related experience and/or training preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: Current certified occupational therapy assistant license from the State of Nebraska required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) with a recommended renewal date required. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Welcome to Mary Lanning Healthcare Built on a tradition of caring, Mary Lanning Healthcare is in its 100th year of providing quality healthcare for residents of the central Nebraska area. We continue to grow and expand, working to provide patient-centered care in a positive environment, while implementing some of the newest technologies available. In addition, the recent Century Project construction propelled your hospital into the future. The project is just another example of how Mary Lanning Healthcare strives to provide the best care possible for central Nebraska now and into the future.

Requirements

• OT requirements: Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university required.
• Current occupational therapy license from the State of Nebraska required.
• National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required (or at least be eligible).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) with a recommended renewal date required.
• COTA requirements: Associate Degree in an Occupational Therapy Assistant program required.
• Current certified occupational therapy assistant license from the State of Nebraska required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) with a recommended renewal date required.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of related experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• providing the assessment and appropriate treatment for the development and rehabilitation of the mentally, emotionally and physically impaired patient
• based upon the medical diagnosis and the orders given by the physician that are consistent with the accepted occupational therapy standards of practice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level