Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Commonspirit; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will help patients recover from illness or injury, focusing on enhancing their functional independence and quality of life. You will work closely with patients to develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while implementing tailored treatment plans. This innovative healthcare provider is dedicated to making a positive impact in the community, offering a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about helping others and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program and licensed in Arizona.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in regaining functional independence and improving quality of life.
• Implement individualized treatment plans and document progress.

Skills

Fine motor skills development

Hand-eye coordination improvement

Communication with interdisciplinary team

Patient motivation

Education

Graduate of Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Arizona Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Overview
At Dignity Health, living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now part of CommonSpirit Health, is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including network-wide opportunities to advance your career.

By joining YRMC, you'll be a part of a dynamic and innovative healthcare organization that is committed to making a positive impact on the community.

Responsibilities
As our Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center, you will help patients recovering from illness or injury to regain their functional independence and improve their quality of life. Every day, you will work with patients to help them develop and improve their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and activities of daily living. You will be expected to assist the Occupational Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans, documenting progress, and communicating with the interdisciplinary team.

• Provide treatments to patients focusing on increasing range of motion, strengthening, and maintaining balance during daily activities.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and customize it as needed.
• Document all treatments, and any changes to the treatment plan.
• Seek help when needed; provide support when others request it - this can include assistance with tasks, advice, mentoring, or help to obtain additional specialty certifications if you’re interested.
• Maintain a friendly and upbeat attitude to motivate our patients to do their best.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Arizona Occupational Therapy Assistant License.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider.

Preferred:

• One year of experience as a COTA in an inpatient rehab setting.

Pay Range: $39.5352 - $39.5352 /hour

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices