Occupational Therapy Asst (COTA)-Per Diem Days

Palmdale Regional Medical Center; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Plan

401K Matching

Student Loan Program

Career Development

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement the patient plan of care under supervision. The role includes assisting with exercises, ADLs, cognitive and perceptual training, and adaptive equipment use in diverse clinical settings.

The qualified candidate will hold an AA degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant, a California license, and current BLS certification; 1 year of acute care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year experience as an occupational therapy assistant in an acute care facility preferred.
• Current California license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• BLS (AHA) current certification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately implements the patient plan of care designed by the occupational therapist.
• Performs passive/active and resistive exercise, ADL training, and cognitive/sensory activities.
• Develops home programs and educates patient and family.
• Assists in program development, policy/procedure improvements, and departmental records.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

AA degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Responsibilities

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California’s newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations.

Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com. For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

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Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Accurately implements the patient plan of care designed by the occupational therapist or components thereof in a setting appropriate to the patient’s disability, age and psychosocial needs. Performs such activities as passive, active and resistive exercise, self-care and ADL training, cognitive and perceptual training, sensory integration and leisure activities, adaptive equipment training, splint management and mobility. Exhibits good judgment in evaluating treatment techniques and demonstrates accuracy in interpreting results within scope of licensure. Obtains medical history. Utilizes a comprehensive approach to patient implementation of the therapy program; assesses physical, social and environmental needs of the patient, within scope of practice. Monitors for movement toward meeting long-term and short-term goals. Discusses goals with patient/family and other health care team members. Develops innovative home programs individualized to meet the needs of the patient/family and instructs the patient and family in these programs. Apply therapeutic principles; uses appropriate knowledge and clinical judgment in observing patient’s reaction to appropriate treatments.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Organization/Time Management
  • Organizes daily work schedule, allowing appropriate amounts of time for preparation and completion of tasks.
  • Coordinates and reassesses schedule with other staff members throughout the workday.
  • Assists in developing the work schedule to ensure maximum departmental efficiency and allow for clinical focus by the occupational therapist.
  • Adapts work pace to accommodate patient and department needs.
  • Demonstrates an ability to establish and implement treatment priorities.
  • Exhibits the ability to coordinate simultaneous activities without affecting the quality of work.
• Professional Development
  • Participates in educational activities, staff meetings and in-service programs.
  • Participates in education of other members of the health care team as needed.
  • Participate in the orientation and skill development of new staff members.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of policy/procedures, manuals and departmental records.
  • Educates the community regarding occupational therapy.
  • Exhibits appropriate and innovative professional judgment in presenting alternative solutions to problems encountered in the occupational therapy department.
  • Participate in departmental and facility-wide performance improvement programs, Acts as department representative on facility committees.
  • Participate in patient care conferences.
  • Assist the manager with special projects as requested, according to the needs of the department.
  • Demonstrates an awareness of personal competency and limitations; requests assistance in situations that exceed scope of licensure or competence.
• Fiscal Responsibility
  • Exhibits understanding of department productivity standards and assists the director in monitoring and tracking department productivity.
  • Ensures billing/charges are accurate and timely.
  • Exhibits an appreciation of cost factors involved in the provision of occupational therapy, utilizing resources in such a manner as to decrease labor and supply costs.
  • Participates in developing department budget and equipment recommendations/purchases.
  • Exhibits accurate knowledge of facility policies/procedures and departmental policies/procedures, regarding patient care, personnel and general operational issues.
• Advancement of Department
  • Actively markets and advocates the occupational therapy department to physicians, discharge planners, community organizations and third-party payers.
  • Understanding the relationship of the occupational therapists to other members of the health care team demonstrates an awareness of the overall operation of the facility in relation to total patient care.
  • Maintains work area in a clean, neat and orderly manner; assists in the cleaning and organizing of the department on own initiative.
  • Demonstrates ability to work with a variety of patients and families regardless of varied racial, ethnic and sociological backgrounds.
  • Strives to work effectively and maintain good working relationships with other members of the health care team; fosters a collaborative effort in patient care.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

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. www.uhs.com

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Qualifications

Job Duties/Responsibilities Requirements

• One (1) year experience as an occupational therapy assistant in an acute care facility preferred
• Completion of A.A. degree from a school or college approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current California license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• BLS (AHA) current certification.
• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational and computer skills.

EEO Statement

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