Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Transitional Therapy

Bethany Children; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Children’s Health Center, located in Bethany, Oklahoma, seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join its inpatient pediatric rehabilitation team. The COTA will implement and conduct therapy programs under supervision to help children with special needs regain function, self-care, and productive independence.

Responsibilities include direct patient treatment, team collaboration, equipment fabrication, and participation in family training and student instruction.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Licensed as COTA in Oklahoma or eligible for temporary licensure within 3–6 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs individualized treatment procedures to maximize each child’s performance.
• Communicates and collaborates with the patient care team and documents findings accurately.
• Identifies need for, and fabricates appropriate therapeutic equipment as indicated by patient need.
• Participates in staff trainings, student observations, clinical instruction, and family training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Education

COTA license (OK) or eligible

Job description

Job PurposeThe Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) implements and conducts occupational therapy programs to facilitate the inpatient rehabilitation of children with special needs under the guidance and supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. This position directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance and facilitates the learning of those skills essential for function adaptation, self-care and productivity. This position will serve on the Transitional Therapy team.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesDutyPercent of TimePerforms individualized treatment procedures in a professional and compassionate manner to maximize child’s performance.50%Collaborates and communicates effectively with members of the patient care team; performs timely and accurate documentation, and stays up to date on the most recent occupational Therapy techniques through research and CE.20%Helps identify need, orders, and/or fabricates appropriate therapeutic equipment as indicated by patient need.15%Participates in staff trainings, student observations, clinical instruction of students and interns, and family training opportunities.10%Other job duties as assigned.5%QualificationsEducation:Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.Experience:Pediatric experience preferredLicense/Certification/Credential:Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License from State of Oklahoma or proven eligibility for licensing within 3-6 months of employment with temporary license.Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.