Occupational Therapy Asst (COTA)-Per Diem Days

Southwest Healthcare; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center, part of Southwest Healthcare, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to administer therapies prescribed by physicians in an acute care setting. The role requires California OTA licensure, BLS certification, and preferred 1 year of acute care experience.

Join a facility committed to high-quality patient care and community service. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are provided.

Qualifications

• AA degree from an approved OTA program.
• Current California OTA license.
• BLS (AHA) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer occupational therapy interventions prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Restore function and prevent disability after injury or illness.
• Support departmental operations and professional development.
• Provide care in an acute care setting at Palmdale Regional Medical Center.

Skills

Occupational therapy knowledge

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

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

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/careers

Position Description:

Responsible administering occupational therapy interventions prescribed by a licensed physician.

Qualifications

Job Duties/Responsibilities Requirements:

• This describes the general expectations of the occupational therapy assistant and is not intended to be an inclusive list of all expectations of the staff member accepting this title.
• Responsible administering occupational therapy interventions prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Administers treatments in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
• Develops self professionally, supports and participates in departmental operations and development.
• 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.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits.uhsguest.com

EEO Statement

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