Occupational Therapist Assistant/COTA - Home Healthcare Presbyterian Healthcare Services - Albu[...]

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team. In this full-time role, you will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, applying therapeutic interventions to assist patients in their rehabilitation journey. The position offers opportunities for professional growth, including educational reimbursement and a supportive work environment. You'll play a crucial role in promoting patient independence and coordinating care across various disciplines. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Wellness program

Free on-site gyms

Nutrition coaching

Mindfulness resources

Loan forgiveness program

Malpractice liability insurance

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant certifications.
• One year of experience in home health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation.
• Oversee comprehensive rehabilitation programs and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Patient advocacy

Knowledge of growth and development principles

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Certification for Occupational Therapy Assistant

BLS Certification

Tools

EPIC electronic charting system

Job description

Overview

Presbyterian Outpatient is hiring a COTA. In this role, you will be under the supervision of a 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 in Occupational Therapy.
Certification for Occupational Therapy Assistant.
BLS Certification required at time of hire.
Current driver's 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 ensures 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 the episode of care.

Acts as 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.