Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Olympic Medical Center; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center on the beautiful North Olympic Peninsula is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct COTA services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role entails implementing the care plan, delivering therapeutic interventions, and documenting patient progress in a multidisciplinary setting.

The candidate should have an Associate degree from an accredited COTA program, be licensed in Washington, hold NBCOT certification, and obtain BLS

Qualifications

• Associate degree from accredited COTA program, required.
• One year of experience in multi-disciplinary setting or hospital, preferred.
• One year of outpatient, hand and splinting experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides COTA services in accordance with guidelines and Olympic Medical Center standards.
• Implements the established plan of care under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, providing therapeutic interventions and collecting data.
• Reports changes in patient status 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.

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.