Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Evergreen Health; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

EvergreenHealth seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide care in a leading inpatient rehabilitation facility in Kirkland, WA. The role involves delivering personalized therapy under an OTR's supervision, ensuring compliance with care standards and contributing to patient recovery.

Benefits

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee discounts through TicketsAtWork

Gym Membership Discounts

Mental Health Resources

Paid Time Off/Vacation

Tuition assistance

Free parking

Qualifications

• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
• 2 years in acute care and/or rehabilitation center experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Carries out treatment plans established by OTR.
• Provides individualized occupational therapy interventions.
• Designs and fabricates prosthetic and orthotic devices.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant in Washington

Job description

Wage Range: $31.16 - $49.85 per hour

u00A0 Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity. u00A0 u00A0 Who We Areu00A0 EvergreenHealthu2019s Acute Care/Inpatient Rehabilitation department is comprised of a dynamic interdisciplinary team serving adult/geriatric patients and their families on the Greater Eastside since 1979. We employ licensed Physical and Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistants, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Rehabilitation Aides. u00A0 EvergreenHealth's Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) named among Washington state's top six rehabilitation facilities byu00A0Newsweeku00A0for 2024u00A0hosts a 14-bed inpatient unit with a focus on acute rehabilitation for patients who suffer from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, multiple trauma, amputation and other injuries or disorders. u00A0 u00A0 Job Summary:
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) on the Rehabilitation Services and Inpatient units is responsible to provide, in coordination with other team members, treatment programs designed to return patients to their optimum functional level. Supervision must be performed by a registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) on a weekly basis. Primary Duties

Carries out the treatment plan established by an OTR and notifies OTR of changes in residentu2019s condition or needs.

Provides occupational therapy intervention based on the individualized treatment plan and established priorities. Assumes responsibility for initiating changes in procedure and techniques as it relates to individual needs of the resident.

Intervention may include the need to design, fabricate, select, and fit prosthetic, orthotic and self-help devices, per treatment plan of OTR.

Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability. Accountable for effective performance and follow-through of all assigned responsibilities and for completing responsibilities within designated (or agreed upon) timeframes. Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals and values.

Responsible for the u201CAccountabilitiesu201D associated with this position in support of the organization.

Performs other duties as assigned.

u00A0 u00A0 License, Certification, Education or Experience: u00A0 REQUIRED for the position:
u2022Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant in the State of Washington
u2022Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire u00A0 DESIRED for the position:
u20222 years in acute care and/or rehabilitation center experience
u2022Membership in a professional organization
u2022Certification in area of specialty


At EvergreenHealth our staff our proud to work for an organization that has received national recognition for the following:

• Named one ofu00A0Americanu2019su00A050 Best Hospitalsu00A0in 2024,u00A0one of the only hospitals in the Seattle* area (Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, WA CBSA) to receive this designation.
• Named byu00A0Becker's Hospital Reviewu00A0among the nation's 100 great community hospitals for 2024u00A0for improving the health of their communities, staying focused on personalized care and clinical excellence.u00A0
• In 2023 EvergreenHealth wasu00A0one of two hospitals that received theu00A0Patient Safety Excellence Awardu00A0throughout the states of WA, ID, OR, MT, and Alaska

u00A0 u00A0 In addition to a market comparable compensation and benefits package we offer:

• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee discounts and perks on goods and services throughu00A0TicketsAtWorku00A0(i.e., sporting events, hotel stays, movies, restaurants)
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Technology Discounts
• Transportation Cash Incentive Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Baby Steps Maternity Program through FirstChoice Healthu00A0

u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 Benefit Information:
Choices that care for you and your familyu00A0u00A0 u00A0 At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employeesu2019 commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.u00A0u00A0

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking

View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below.u00A0 u00A0 EvergreenHealth Benefits Guide u00A0 u00A0#LI-EK1 IND123