Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Olympic Medical; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide COTA services under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. You will implement the established plan of care, collect treatment data, and communicate patient status changes to the supervising therapist.

Required is an accredited COTA program credential and Washington state licensure. Preferred is one year of hospital or multi-disciplinary experience; NBCOT certification and BLS within 30 days may be needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from accredited COTA program.
• One year of experience in multi-disciplinary setting or hospital preferred.
• NBCOT certification required (if applicable).
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Washington state.

Responsibilities

• Provides COTA services under supervision of an Occupational Therapist and implements the plan of care.
• Obtains data related to treatment and reports changes in patient status.
• Confers with supervising OT and makes recommendations for alterations to the care plan.

Education

Associate degree from accredited COTA program

Job description

ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER

Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location.

You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination! FTE: 80% WORK SHIFT Days PAY RANGE: $29.99 - $44.27 UNION: UFCW 3000-Professional and Technical SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS: Weekend & Holiday Shifts: No On Call Shifts: No Shift Differentials: Evening- $3.00/hour Night - $5.00/hour Weekend - $4.50/hour Pharm Night - $8.50/hour Premiums: Standby - $4.00/hour Lead - $3.25/hour Per Diem - 15% (on base, in lieu of benefits) Certification - $2.00/hour Trainer - $2.00/hour Student Coord - $2.00/hour, 2+ = $3.25/hour

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides COTA services in accordance with all applicable guidelines, regulations, and Olympic Medical Center standards. Implements the established plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist by providing therapeutic interventions, obtaining data related to treatment provided, and reporting changes in patient status. Confers with supervising occupational therapist and makes recommendations for alteration of the care plan.

EDUCATION

Associate degree from accredited COTA program, required.

EXPERIENCE

One year of experience in multi-disciplinary setting or hospital, preferred. One year of outpatient, hand and splinting experience, preferred.

LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS

Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Washington, required. Current National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification, required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer excellent benefits, competitive salaries and an intentional culture that represents respect and appreciation for all of our employees. Olympic Medical Center, the largest employer in Clallam County, has a wide variety of employment opportunities. We welcome you the opportunity to join our team of highly-trained and experienced staff! OMC cares and is an eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other loan forgiveness programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.

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LEARN ABOUT OUR CAREER PATHWAYS

Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to myriad opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, and a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. I find the staff and employees very caring and open, and I'm thrilled that there was an opening in my specialty to be able to come here. - Dr. Zina Hajduczok

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• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Equal Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
• Non-discrimination
• Patient Rights
• HIPAA