Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

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Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Implement the Occupational Therapy Plan of Care for all patients established by the Occupational Therapist.
• Monitor and complete progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Ensure all treatments are performed as ordered or communicate why treatment was not performed.
• Additional duties may be assigned that are within scope of the role.

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant shall be responsible to implement the Occupational Therapy Plan of Care for all patients established by the Occupational Therapist. This individual shall monitor and complete progress notes and discharge summaries. Additionally, the Assistant will ensure all treatments are performed as ordered or communicate why treatment was not performed.

Associates degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant required, Bachelor's degree preferred.

Active COTA licensure required, BLS required.

• Maintain a professional and customer‑centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Work from broad directions and be self‑motivated.
• Prioritize workload to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Provide a positive customer service experience to guests, visitors, and patients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Show compassion and sensitivity for patient comfort.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively with patients, guests, and hospital personnel.

Position requires sitting for 25% of the workday and mobility 75% of the workday. Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Frequent reaching, use of hands, and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 75 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.

Outside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job‑related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Baptist Medical Center South

Regular‑Full time

First Shift (United States of America)

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Montgomery, AL | Salary: $68,616.00‑$78,745.00 (1 year ago)