Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Yourpurehealth

Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY)

Hybrid

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement and Professional

Free CEUs

401k Plan

CareHeroes program (Gift Cards)

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Yourpurehealth in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will be responsible for patient assessments, implementing treatment plans, and documenting progress in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the health care team, educational support to patients and families, and maintaining high standards of care in a post-acute setting.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited COTA program.
A minimum of one year of COTA experience.
Valid State Appropriate COTA License.

Responsibilities

Assist in assessment and treatment planning under the supervising Occupational Therapist.
Provide patient-centered intervention aligned with the plan of care.
Complete daily documentation and progress notes per department standards.
Educate customers and families about therapy goals and activities.
Coordinate with health team for discharge planning and communication.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Effective communication

MS Office

Education

ACC COTA program

Job description

$5,000 sign on bonus for Full Time

Must have an active and current New Mexico Physical Therapy License.

Unmatched Benefits & Perks:

Tuition Reimbursement and Professional License Renewal Reimbursement

Free CEUs

401k Plan

Rewards and Recognition via CareHeroes Program (Gift Cards for Great Performance!)

Flexible Scheduling

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Position Summary

To provide occupational therapy services as assigned under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist in accordance with PureHealth’s policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

EssentialDuties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, may contribute to the assessment of inpatients and outpatients in relation to their diagnosis

Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, may provide intervention in accordance to, and contribute to the treatment plan, which is patient focused and relevant to the actual and potential health problems of the customer

Documentation (daily charges, Progress Notes, and other reports) is complete, legible, accurate, timely and reflective of department standards

Therapeutic benefit of treatment is monitored and modified appropriately

Provides education at the level appropriate for each Customer and/or family’s learning needs are assessed, addressed, and documented per department standards

Initiates, coordinates, and communicates collaborative efforts (provider updates, discharge planning) amongst health team members and other interested parties to show a comprehensive picture of the customer

Demonstrates competency in clinical skills and techniques specific to each unit on an annual basis

Organizes and adjusts schedule according to department work volume and customer caseload to maintain productivity Keeps immediate supervisor informed of ongoing activities or problems in regards to customer caseload in a timely manner

Provides input regarding department operational matters including but not limited to program development, quality improvement, facilities, planning, operational and capital budgets

Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and act in accordance with Corporate Compliance Program, the licensing Board of Texas Healthcare and the American Occupational Therapy

Competencies

Maintains productivity expectations

Advances customers as indicated throughout therapy stay

Effectively communicates and collaborates with internal and external customers

Demonstrates quality and timeliness of documentation

Demonstrates referrals to PureHealth’s Outpatient Department

Culture

This is a high performance environment propelled by collaboration through our Teams of Excellence (T.O.E.) Program. The expectation for each team member is to engage in our complex and dynamic organization by adding value and support to fellow team members.

Work Environment

This job operates in a post-acute setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. Team member is expected to adhere to facility’s no-smoking policy.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 60 pounds.

HIPAA

Team members are required to adhere to policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information. Team member are permitted to use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks. Reports all suspected violation of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to facility CEO.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities