Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), PRN
About the role
The Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) position at Great Plains Regional Medical Center is a PRN opportunity. You will be part of a team dedicated to helping patients regain independence and function in their daily lives.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' ability to perform daily living and occupational tasks safely and effectively.
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on evaluations, utilizing appropriate therapeutic modalities and techniques.
- Monitor and document progress through subjective and objective measures, making necessary modifications.
- Provide education to patients and their families or caregivers about functional deficits, adaptive strategies, and assistive equipment usage.
- Participate in discharge planning and supervise certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to state laws and professional standards.
Requirements
- Certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an Associate's degree.
- Current and valid state OTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
- CPR certification (when required).
Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in using therapeutic modalities and techniques.
- Passion for improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits including multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. Financial protection and PTO, higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match are also available. Employee well-being programs and ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities are provided.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
The schedule for this position is PRN (as needed).