Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Job summary

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $32.48 – $48.16 per hour.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. The COTA will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to execute treatment plans for a diverse patient population and ensure high-quality care adherence.

Qualifications

• Accredited OTA program required.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• Washington COTA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Treat assigned patients per established plan of care.
• Maintain clinical and billing records.
• Assist in orientation/training of new caregivers.
• Make recommendations on equipment and care environment needs.
• Coordinate patient care with the healthcare team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

COTA WA License

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $32.48 – $48.16.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary

Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA assists in carrying out the treatment plan for patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric with musculo-skeletal, neurological, and/or medical diagnoses.

What you will do:

• Treat assigned patients following an established treatment plan and goals as established by an Occupational Therapist. Completes patient treatment according to plan of care, modifies plan to meet patients needs within established goals.
• Maintains appropriate clinical & billing records.
• Assists in the orientation/training of new caregivers.
• Makes recommendations relative to the acquisition of new equipment & environment of care needs.
• Coordinates patient care activities with other members of the healthcare team.
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Accredited Program Required: Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• Required: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Washington

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Required)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills (Required)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Columbia Network:

• Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is preferred but not required.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits
• expanded EAP and mental health program

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