Occupational Therapist Assistant/COTA - Home Healthcare

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque, College Place (NM, WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for their home healthcare services. In this full-time role, you will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, applying therapeutic interventions to help patients regain their independence. With a focus on both physical and psychosocial rehabilitation, you will play a key role in enhancing the well-being of your patients. This innovative firm offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, including educational reimbursements and a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. Join a team that values your contributions and is committed to improving community health.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness

Wellness programs

Shift differentials

Certification reimbursement

Qualifications

• One year experience in supervised clinical practice in acute care or rehab setting preferred.
• Must have a current driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients with a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation.
• Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines involved in patient care.
• Promotes patient self-determination and independence.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Patient advocacy

Knowledge of growth and development principles

Education

Associate Degree

Certification for Occupational Therapy Assistant

BLS Certification

Tools

EPIC electronic charting system

Job description

Occupational Therapist Assistant/COTA - Home Healthcare

Requisition ID

2024-42832

Category

Clinical Care-Rehab Services

Location : Name

Presbyterian El Camino

Location : City

Albuquerque

Location : State/Province

NM

Minimum Offer

USD $19.78/Hr.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $30.21/Hr.

Overview

Presbyterian Outpatient is hiring a COTA. In this role you will be under the supervision of an Physical Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) applies a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical, psycho-social, and developmental disorders.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time (1.0 FTE/40 hours per week)
Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours

Sign-on bonus & relocation available for qualified candidates.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

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Qualifications

Associate Degree

Certification for Occupational Therapy Assistant

BLS Certification required at time of hire.

Current drivers license and auto insurance

Home Health Care: One year experience in supervised clinical practice in acute care or rehab setting preferred

Responsibilities

Treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of function/occupation and developmental disorders.

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served

Oversees and insures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well-being of the patient

Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.

Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care.

Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care.

Is a patient advocate.

Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $30.21/Hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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