Occupational Therapy

Hour

Days Description: Unit Specifics: None

Need Specifics: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) needed for 8 hour days! Shift : 8 hour days, 5 days a week 0800-1700. Weekends : As needed/scheduled. Setting : Inpatient. Population : Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric. Reports to the Inpatient Rehab Supervisor and Hospital Rehab Director.

Certs/licenses required: AHA BLS, NBCOT, and current state of Colorado license (must be in good standing). Education : High school diploma or equivalent required, associate s degree associated with COTA program.

GENERAL DUTIES: 1. Willingness to work weekends for inpatient hospital care as assigned. 2. Willingness to fill in at all rehabilitation department facilities when staffing patterns require. 3. Maintains patient/resident/employee privacy and confidentiality at all times. 4. Other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day. 2. Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate. 3. Deliver occupational therapy services as planned, delegated and directed by Occupational Therapist. 4.Document services provided. 5. Report on the condition of the patient/resident/client to the care team(s). 6.Display critical thinking skills to assess and provide care to individual patient care needs. 7. Provide care to assure compliance with insurance carriers that are medically justified and skilled. 8. Comply with ethical standards of practice and follow the Colorado State Practice act. 9. Assist with orientation and in-service training for department staff members. Participate in training and educational programs. 10. Train personnel, utilizing on-the-job training for nursing and other hospital staff, as well as departmental staff. 11. Other job-related duties as assigned. AM : Caela

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