Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Sidney Regional Medical Center; Sidney (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, Nebraska, is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our Rehabilitation department. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team of PT, OT, and SLP in a progressive Critical Access Hospital culture.

You must hold Nebraska state licensure (OT or COTA) and a BLS certification; the position offers a competitive salary, full benefits, and generous continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT or COTA program.
• Nebraska license as OT or COTA is required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, motivate, and assist patient to perform functional activities and exercises per protocol.
• Review referrals and records to determine treatment; assess strength, motor, cognition, ADLs.
• Record treatment and progress in charts; ensure orders are carried out accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to adjust treatment plans and ensure continuity of care.
• Plan and conduct lectures and training on occupational therapy topics for staff and community.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by management.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Nebraska license as an Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

BLS certification

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Sidney Regional Medical Center Sidney, Nebraska, United States

About this position

Description: Sidney Regional Medical Center has an immediate opening for an Occupational Therapist (OT) or a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) within our Rehabilitation department.

Be part of a great Team within a great organization -18 members and growing Rehab Team with all 3 disciplines (PT, OT and SLP) and multiple specialties in a progressive and successful Critical Access Hospital with a great culture.

Job Responsibilities:

• Instruct, motivate, and assist patient to perform various functional activities and exercises. Administer Occupational therapy treatment per protocol and guidelines set forth by Federal and State regulations.
• Review Physician's referral (prescriptions), patient's condition, and medical records to determine occupational therapy treatment required. Perform tests and measures patients' strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, cognition, and activities of daily living. Record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in patient charts or enter information into computer. Transcribe and carry out physician's orders in a correct and timely manner. Recognize and question inconsistencies in medical orders or treatment regimen.
• Confer with Physician and other Practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment programs and interpret Occupational Therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care. Communicate effectively between patient, patient's family, Physicians, and other staff members of the Healthcare Team in evaluation of care to ensure continuity of care.
• Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on Occupational Therapy and related topics for medical staff, other health care professionals, students and community groups as delegated.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Valid license in the State of Nebraska as an Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
• BLS certification

Competitive salary, full benefits and generous Continuing Education included.

Sidney Regional Medical Center is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled