Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Therapy

Description

Peace Health Southwest Medical Center is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Therapy for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $29.88 – $44.32. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Hiring bonus may be available*

If you're looking to join a supportive and passionate team of therapists that prioritizes clinical excellence and growth, look no further than Peace Health Southwest medical Center. Enjoy the fast pace of a large hospital and the diversity the comes with service patients across many specialty service lines (including Critical Care, Level II Trauma, Certified Stroke Program, Total Joint Center, Inpatient Rehab)

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Job Summary

Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA assists in carrying out the treatment plan for patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric with musculo-skeletal, neurological, and/or medical diagnoses.

What you will do:

• Treat assigned patients following an established treatment plan and goals as established by an Occupational Therapist. Completes patient treatment according to plan of care, modifies plan to meet patients needs within established goals.

• Maintains appropriate clinical & billing records.

• Assists in the orientation/training of new caregivers.

• Makes recommendations relative to the acquisition of new equipment & environment of care needs.

• Coordinates patient care activities with other members of the healthcare team.

• Actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds.

What you bring:

• Accredited Program
  
  Required:
  
  Occupational Therapist Assistant.

• Required:
  
  Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License State of Washington

• Required Upon Hire:
  Basic Life Support through American Red Cross or American Heart Association

• Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is preferred but not required.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options;

tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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