OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - COTA (PER DIEM)

Universal Health Services; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

401k with company match

Employee discounts

EAP for employees and family

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support goal oriented treatments and help patients achieve independence in ADLs and upper-extremity functions.

Work closely with licensed therapists to adapt activities to each patient’s needs and participate in a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing professional development. The role offers a collaborative hospital environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Nevada State License as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (in process under student licensure).
• NBCOT certification current.
• BLS certification current.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for carrying out goal oriented treatments established by the Occupational Therapist to facilitate maximum level of independence in ADL and UE functioning.

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

Nevada State License as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

NBCOT Certification

Current BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for carrying out goal oriented treatments established by the Occupational Therapist to facilitate maximum level of independence in ADL and UE functioning.

Benefit Highlights

• A rewarding and engaging work environment
• Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay
• Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account
• Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations and work-related issues available to all employees and their family members
• Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo
• Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs
• 401k with company match
• Discounted UHS stock purchase plan
• Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more
• More Information is available on our Benefits Guest website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary depending upon employment status, position, and effective date during employment.

Qualifications

Education: Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy from a college program satisfying the American Occupational Therapy Association academic and intern requirement for competence in OT.

License/Certification: Nevada State License as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. (Must be in the process of licensure and practicing under a student license). Current certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Current BLS certification.

Other: Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.