Therapy - OT

Profession: Occupational Therapy

Specialty: Inpatient (Acute)

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8 Hour Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum years of experience required

License: Current state license in good standing

Certifications: AHA BLS, NBCOT

Must-Have:

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Associate's degree associated with COTA program.

Description:

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) needed for 8 hour days.

Shift: 8 hour days, 5 days a week from .

Weekends:
As needed/scheduled.

Setting:
Inpatient.

Population:
Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric.

Reports to the Inpatient Rehab Supervisor and Client Rehab Director.

Willingness to work weekends for inpatient hospital care as assigned.

Willingness to fill in at all rehabilitation department facilities when staffing patterns require.

Maintains patient, resident, and employee privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Reliable and punctual attendance is essential.

Expected to be present as scheduled each day.

Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.

Deliver occupational therapy services as planned, delegated, and directed by the Occupational Therapist.

Document services provided.

Report on the condition of the patient, resident, or client to the care teams.

Display critical thinking skills to assess and provide care to meet individual patient care needs.

Provide care to assure compliance with insurance carriers that are medically justified and skilled.

Comply with ethical standards of practice and follow the Colorado State Practice Act.

Assist with orientation and in-service training for department staff members.

Participate in training and educational programs.

Train personnel utilizing on-the-job training for nursing and other staff, as well as departmental staff.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.