OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASST (COTA) (PER DIEM)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Health Specialty Hospital in Las Vegas seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to implement therapist-driven treatment plans, promoting independence in activities of daily living and upper-extremity function. This on-site role requires licensure and certification in Nevada, NBCOT, and BLS.

The position supports a comprehensive orthopedic and inpatient rehab program within a specialty hospital setting, working closely with therapists to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy as per AOTA requirements.
• License/Certification: Nevada State License as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant; NBCOT; BLS.
• Other: Must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care to patients served on the unit/department.

Responsibilities

• Carry out goal oriented treatments established by the Occupational Therapist to facilitate maximum independence in ADL and UE functioning.

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

Nevada State License as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

NBCOT Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Valley Health Specialty Hospital is the first orthopedic surgery and inpatient rehabilitation facility in the Las Vegas area. The Valley Health Specialty Hospital is the first of its kind to offer both specialty orthopedics and inpatient rehab in one location.

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

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

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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.