Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Banner Health Corporate; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week role supports a busy level 1 trauma center with day shifts.

The OTA administers therapy under supervision, participates in discharge planning, and collaborates with the care team to ensure patient progress. The role requires an OTA credential, BLS certification, and Arizona Fingerprint Clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an OTA program accredited by the AOTA.
• Must possess a current OTA license from the state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at time of hire and maintain.

Responsibilities

• Administers occupational therapy treatment according to the plan of care; provides therapy aligned with patient needs.
• Documents patient progress and communicates results to the supervising OT and care team.
• Collaborates with the OT to adjust goals, timelines and discharge planning as needed.
• Maintains compliance with department standards and regulatory requirements; supports department operations.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

AOTA-accredited OTA program

State OTA license

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: Thrpy-Acute-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care

Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that’s why we work hard every day to make a difference in people’s lives. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives – and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Banner Health was named to Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row for 2024 and named Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care. Become the best Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant you can be by joining the Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix (BUMCP) teams' elite group of rehabilitation professionals. BUMCP serves a diverse customer base and is a staple in the Phoenix community.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so does our BUMCP Team. If you share BUMCP'S enthusiasm for patient care and values, you will feel right at home here. Learn to become a multi-faceted practitioner by working in a fast‑paced, large volume, nationally recognized level 1 trauma center, level 3 NICU, liver/heart transplant unit, among many other interesting modalities.

Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. is looking for a passionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team! The position is full-time 40 hours per week. It is a weekday shift with weekend coverage requirements. Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your lif University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world‑class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub‑specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the administration of occupational therapy treatment under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Administers occupational therapy treatment according to the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Monitors ongoing effectiveness of treatment and collaborates with Occupational Therapist in modifying the plan of care when indicated. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Participates in discharge planning. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice. Documents communication with supervising Occupational Therapist. Communicates any significant change in the patient's physical function, behavior, and/or tolerance to treatment to the supervising Occupational Therapist. Makes recommendations to Occupational Therapist on additions to or modifications of referring orders. Appropriately collaborates with the Occupational Therapist to modify/update treatment goals so they are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect key limiting factors. Refers patient when treatment requires skills of Occupational Therapist.
• Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patient's progress or lack of progress.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.
• Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.
• Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the Therapy Technician and COTA student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.
• Department operational Activities. Follow up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in department/facility process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the department.
• This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, request or clarify information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have graduated from an Occupational Therapy Assistant program accredited by the AOTA, or equivalent.
• Must possess a current Occupational Therapy Assistant license from the State of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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