COTA Rehab PRN

Las Palmas Medical Center; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits (medical, Rx, 


401(k) with company match

Education support including tuition

Fertility and family-building benefits

Job summary

Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The role includes ADL training, therapeutic exercises, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team; bilingual English/Spanish preferred and 1–2 years of experience encouraged.

The position offers competitive benefits and pathways for professional growth within a large, national healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• BCLS certification.
• Associates degree as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Preferred: 1–2 years of experience in a therapy setting; bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise patients in active and passive exercise programs and ADL training.
• Complete patient chart documentation including daily progress notes and charges.
• Supervise technicians, students and volunteers as assigned.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on discharge plans and equipment needs.
• Assist with program development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Associates degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) COTA Rehab PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Las Palmas Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, assists the in the practice of occupational therapy to include developmental deficits, activities of daily living, work conditioning, range of motion, coordination, balance endurance, cognition, and implementing exercise programs to restore function and increase strength.

POPULATION SERVED: Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served: Cardiac/cardiovascular, neuro, orthopedic, spine care, pulmonary including but not limited to CVA/TIA, joint replacement/fracture repair, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Patient care: Directs and aides patients in active and passive exercise programs, leisure activities, ADL training, coordination, balance, endurance, cognition, work conditioning, perceptual-motor activities as directed by Occupational Therapist. Assists in fabricating splints as directed by Occupational Therapist. Communicates any change in patient’s condition to Occupational Therapist.
• Documentation: Complete documentation of patient’s chart which includes: daily progress notes, team conference reports, family conference reports, and daily charges.
• Supervision: Direct activities of technicians, students and volunteers as assigned.
• Interdisciplinary Interactions: Communicates and collaborates with interdisciplinary team regarding: patient status, discharge plans, equipment needs, and recommendations.
• Quality: Assists the clinical supervisor with implementation of new programs as needed. Involved with Quality Assessment and Improvement Plan.
• Department compliance: Complies with department Policy and Procedures, Safety/Infection Control Plans, OSHA, guidelines Employee Handbook and standards of regulatory bodies (The Joint Commission, Medicare, CARF, etc)
• Demonstrates Customer Service/AIDET principles and behaviors appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed by Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
• BCLS

Required Education/Experience

• Associates degree as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant from and accredited program

Preferred Education, Licensure, Certification, Experience, Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• 1-2 years experience in any therapy setting
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles and practices, general anatomy and physiology, diseases and post surgical conditions, body movements and functions, and medical terminology.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region's only kidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women's services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.