OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - COTA (PER DIEM)
About The Position
Valley Hospital Medical Center, established in 1972, is a 306-bed acute care hospital with a 48-bed behavioral health unit, located in the Las Vegas Medical District. As a teaching hospital, it focuses on evidence-based medicine and clinical pathways. Valley Hospital has received accolades such as the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement award and an "A" Grade in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The Valley Health System (VHS) is an integrated healthcare system serving Southern Nevada, comprising acute care hospitals, physician practices, and outpatient services. VHS is committed to training future healthcare providers and employs over 10,000 individuals. VHS is owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a leading national provider of healthcare services with approximately 101,500 employees across 40 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.
Requirements
- Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy from a college program satisfying the American Occupational Therapy Association academic and intern requirement for competence in OT.
- Nevada State License as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. (Must be in the process of licensure and practicing under a student license).
- Current certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- Current BLS certification.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for carrying out goal oriented treatments established by the Occupational Therapist to facilitate maximum level of independence in ADL and UE functioning.
Benefits
- A rewarding and engaging work environment
- Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off
- Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay
- Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
- Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS
- Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account
- Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance
- Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations and work-related issues available to all employees and their family members
- Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo
- Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs
- 401k with company match
- Discounted UHS stock purchase plan
- Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
