Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Acute Rehab Therapy - PRN

UHS•Enid, OK

128d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you in search of a new opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. We are seeking a highly skilled Individual to join our team at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center! This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, providing exceptional care. Perfect for a CNA looking to make a meaningful impact in Oklahoma! St. Mary’s is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK. St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years. We host more than 125 highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women’s Imaging, Wound Care, and more. POSITION SUMMARY: Implements Occupational therapy services/treatments for patients under the supervision of an Licensed Occupational Therapist. Maintains appropriate documentation.

Requirements

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
Eligible for or holds current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure to practice in State of Oklahoma required.
BLS certification required.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Typing and basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements patient care in a knowledgeable and skillful manner, maintaining a high quality of work performance in all areas.
Demonstrates the ability to provide the proper assistance, verbal cueing, and etc. necessary for optimal performance
Demonstrates the ability to instruct patients and/or caregivers in treatment procedures, home programs and adaptive or special equipment using clear verbal and/or written instructions.
Effectively and efficiently document patient performance in the medical record per policy and regulatory guidelines.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively review the patient’s medical record and communicate/collaborate with multidisciplinary team members regarding patient’s condition.
Effectively communicates with OT regarding patient’s performance, changes in medical condition, goal attainment, etc.
Demonstrates competence in preparing and use of equipment for patient care (examples: adaptive and assistive devices to include Pt lift devices and Gait Belts, orthotics and prosthetics, oxygen tanks, paraffin, HCP, Braces, Splinting equipment and supplies, etc.)
Demonstrates ability to clean equipment according to hospital and dept. policy/procedures. Store equipment appropriately.
Practices effective problem identification/resolution skills as a method of sound decision-making and keeps appropriate people aware of pertinent issues.
React and respond effectively to stressful/emergency situations by adhering to policies, remaining calm, informing appropriate people and documenting event.
Demonstrates knowledge and compliance of isolation and biohazard techniques and where to find personal protective equipment.
Demonstrate competency by the ongoing and continual care of the patient population in Occupational Therapy to include the pediatric, adolescent, adult and elderly patient as evidenced by attached assessment.
Demonstrates the ability to provide proper assistance and safety when transferring patients, asking for assistance when needed, appropriate uses of pt lift devices and Gait Belts.