Occupational Therapist Assistant

Valley View Health Care Center; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Job summary

Valley View Health Care Center in Colorado is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide patient care and related activities under the supervision of a licensed therapist. The role supports established medical practices and company policies to promote quality, compassionate care.

The TA Assistant will travel or float between facilities as needed, demonstrate teamwork, and uphold the organization’s mission and values including dignity, respect, and integrity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program.
• Current OTA licensure/registration as required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Performs patient-related activities in line with policies.
• Models professional behavior and supports teamwork.
• Respects residents' rights and privacy in all duties.
• Travels or floats between facilities as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team player

Adaptable to float between facilities

Education

Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program

Current OTA licensure/registration

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

What We're About

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements

• You care.

Position Summary

Provides patient care and patient related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist and in accordance with established medical practices, governmental requirements and Company policies and procedures.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values, and standards of ethical behavior.
• Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers. Assists co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.
• Ensures that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times.
• Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room.
• Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Treat patients as directed by licensed therapist.
• Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program
• Successful completion of certificate/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Commitment to the company mission to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch. Embracing the company values of care & compassion, community, honesty & integrity, teamwork, innovation and safety.
• Must have current registration/licensure as Occupational Therapist Assistant

Benefits

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation