ACCUTE REHAB (COTA) OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASST, Part Time

Universal Health Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Group is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Reno, Nevada. Responsibilities include administering therapy treatments under supervision, evaluating patient progress, and ensuring safety in patient care. Applicants must possess a Nevada COTA license, relevant certifications, and demonstrate strong patient care skills. The position offers excellent benefits, including medical plans, 401(K) with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Nevada as a COTA.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Must hold a certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment as directed by the occupational therapist.
• Evaluate treatment effects and discuss with therapists.
• Perform assessments on various patient populations.
• Ensure patient safety and reduce healthcare errors.

Skills

Ability to evaluate treatment effect

Patient care optimization

Assessment skills for various age groups

Education

Nevada COTA license

Certificate as Occupational Therapy Assistant

Current BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

This OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASST. (COTA) opportunity is part-time, offers full benefits and offers a convenient schedule. The dynamic individual will be responsible for administering occupational therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff occupational therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff occupational therapist after the occupational therapist has evaluated the patient.

The occupational therapy assistant assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

The occupational therapy assistant participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety programs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the staff occupational therapist. Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.
• Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with staff occupational therapist.
• Ability to perform components of an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general adult patient population.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Benefits for full and part time employees

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

• Nevada COTA license
• Holds current certificate as Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Current BLS certification.

EEO Statement

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