Cert. Occ. Therapy Assistant - Rehab Main Campus (Full Time) - 7091

mhnetwork; West Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Medical Center in West Virginia seeks a Full Time COTA under supervision to support the Occupational Therapist with patient activities and the plan of care. The COTA works within an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care and compliance with departmental standards.

Responsibilities include active participation in CQI activities, infection control, safety programs, and budget monitoring. Current CPR is required and licensure must be kept current per WV regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OTA program approved by the AOTA Accreditation Board.
• Successful completion of the WV State Board Examination.
• Current West Virginia license or temporary license; maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist OT with patient-related activities per plan of care.
• Collaborate with rehab staff and physicians for quality interdisciplinary care.
• Participate in CQI, infection control, and safety programs.
• Help monitor budget guidelines and ensure timely patient charges.

Skills

Interdisciplinary care

Patient collaboration

Teamwork

Education

OTA program graduate

WV State Board Exam

WV license

Job description

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a Full Time COTAunder the supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation Services Supervisor, Staff Occupational Therapist or designee performs designated skilled and routine tasks related to the operation of Occupational Therapy services. The Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Occupational Therapist with patient related activities as directed and per the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapy Assistant actively works in collaboration with others to provide quality interdisciplinary care. The Occupational Therapy Assistant actively participates in operational aspects of the department: assisting with performance improvement activities within the department, participates in CQI activities, assists with monitoring budget guidelines, ensures that patient charges are accurate and completed in a timely basis, and participates in infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

Experience preferred but not required. A thorough knowledge of the field of Occupational Therapy and the ability to work in co-operation with physicians, rehab staff members, other hospital personnel, and with patients and families. Current CPR required.

Graduate of a School of Occupational Therapy Assistants or equivalent which is approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association Accreditation Board. Successful completion of State Board Examination of West Virginia. Current state of West Virginia license or Temporary license. Once licensed, must maintain current licensure requirements. Current membership in the AOTA preferred.