Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

About the role

Sidney Regional Medical Center has an immediate opening for an Occupational Therapist (OT) or a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) within our Rehabilitation department. Be part of a great Team within a great organization – 18 members and growing Rehab Team with all 3 disciplines (PT, OT and SLP) and multiple specialties in a progressive and successful Critical Access Hospital with a great culture.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, motivate, and assist patient to perform various functional activities and exercises.
• Administer Occupational therapy treatment per protocol and guidelines set forth by Federal and State regulations.
• Review Physician's referral (prescriptions), patient's condition, and medical records to determine occupational therapy treatment required.
• Perform tests and measures patients' strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, cognition, and activities of daily living.
• Record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in patient charts or enter information into computer.
• Transcribe and carry out physician's orders in a correct and timely manner.
• Recognize and question inconsistencies in medical orders or treatment regimen.
• Confer with Physician and other Practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment programs and interpret Occupational Therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care.
• Communicate effectively between patient, patient's family, Physicians, and other staff members of the Healthcare Team in evaluation of care to ensure continuity of care.
• Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on Occupational Therapy and related topics for medical staff, other health care professionals, students and community groups as delegated.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Valid license in the State of Nebraska as an Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• BLS certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, full benefits and generous Continuing Education included.