Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

Hillcrest Healthcare System • Tulsa, OK

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Occupational Therapy Assistant in Tulsa, OK.
6-hour shifts, minimum of 6 weekend shift per 4 months.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
Hillcrest Medical Center is a 656-bed hospital that includes The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, the latest technology for the treatment of cancer, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute.
Responsible for assisting the Occupational Therapist in providing
Occupational Therapy services to patients/clients of all ages who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes according to the established plan of care while under the supervision of a Occupational Therapist.
Communicate and document results of treatment including patients’ progress toward established goals according to department’s policies and procedures.
The incumbent serves as a resource person for the team and the department; participates in orientation of new staff and other health personnel.
The incumbent participates in teaching activities for Occupational Therapy Assistant students and other health related students.
The OTA works within practice guidelines as defined by Oklahoma state law.

Requirements

• Associates degree.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• OK State License at Occupational Therapy Assistant (or temporary letter to practice).

Nice To Haves

• NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy).

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Occupational Therapist in providing Occupational Therapy services to patients/clients of all ages who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes according to the established plan of care while under the supervision of a Occupational Therapist.
• Communicate and document results of treatment including patients’ progress toward established goals according to department’s policies and procedures.
• Serves as a resource person for the team and the department
• Participates in orientation of new staff and other health personnel.
• Participates in teaching activities for Occupational Therapy Assistant students and other health related students.
• The OTA works within practice guidelines as defined by Oklahoma state law.

What This Job Offers

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