Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA PRN
About The Position
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides assistance to the occupational therapist in developing and implementing occupational therapy treatment, procedures, and related activities for direct patient care. Join our pediatric behavioral health team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and adolescents. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you will work alongside Occupational Therapists and an interdisciplinary care team to support patients experiencing behavioral, emotional, developmental, and mental health challenges. In this role, you'll help implement individualized treatment plans that promote emotional regulation, coping skills, sensory processing, daily living skills, and functional independence. This is a unique opportunity to combine pediatric rehabilitation and behavioral health while helping children thrive at home, in school, and in their communities.
Requirements
- Current Occupational Therapist Assistant license in the states where you work.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Basic Computer skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.
- Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Skills Quality Improvement
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Engagement
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Care Planning
- Compassion
Responsibilities
- Provides skilled occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups.
- Conducts treatments according to professional standards (AOTA).
- Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
- Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies.
- Completes patient billing accurately and promptly.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
- Ensures smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
- Communicates patient assessments, progress, and concerns with the occupational therapist.
- Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
- Engages in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model.
- Participates in utilization review audits.
- Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the occupational therapy program to achieve department goals.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
- PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
- The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
- Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
