PRN COTA

Muensterhospital; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Muensterhospital is seeking Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA/OTAs) to provide treatment and therapeutic interventions in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include delivering occupational therapy services, collecting patient assessment data, and assisting with patient education.

The ideal candidate should be a graduate from an approved therapy assistant program, possess current licensure in Texas, and demonstrate effective skills in communication and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved therapy assistant certification program.
• Must have a current certificate/license in the state of Texas.
• Relevant work or clinical experience in an accredited hospital, outpatient, or home health setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services based on a written plan of care.
• Collect data for an assessment upon delegation by an occupational therapist.
• Interacts with a patient/client regarding progress during each treatment session.

Skills

Effective communication skills for older adults and persons with disabilities

Ability to exert physical force and handle various weights

Competency in computer technology

Education

Graduate of an approved therapy assistant certification program

Current certificate/license in the state of Texas

CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary

Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA/OTAs) shall provide services including treatment and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with established professional practices and ethical standards according to the supervising therapist’s plan of care.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an approved therapy assistant certification program (Associate level unless otherwise determined).
• Personal Job-Related Skills: Can effectively communicate and provide direction to older adults, and persons with disabilities.
• License and Certifications: Must have a current certificate/license in the state of Texas.
• CPR certification: Required.
• Prior Work or Educational Experience: Relevant work or clinical experience in a duly accredited hospital, outpatient, or home health setting.
• Physical & Mental Requirements: Able to exert 50-100 lbs of force occasionally or up to 50 lbs frequently, may involve more than 100 lbs in some situations, and up to 20 lbs constantly to move objects; working knowledge and competent capabilities in computer technology.

Behavior Standards

• Attendance: Reports for work regularly with a minimum number of absences and tardiness; gives notice and submits justifications when unavoidable; obtains authorization when time off is needed; observes appropriate lunch and break schedules.
• Productivity & Use of Time: Manages own time and uses appropriate work methods, techniques, and equipment to achieve the most effective and efficient result in the time available; is mutually respectful of time and schedule of others; balances multiple priorities and focuses on desired outcome(s).
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Projects a positive work attitude; relates effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and others; always uses tact and diplomacy, acts professionally.
• Customer Service: Treats patients, visitors, and fellow employees with compassion, dignity, and respect.
• Quality & Accountability: Produces work that is complete, neat, accurate, and timely; demonstrates self-responsibility and accountability.
• Adaptability, Initiative & Problem-Solving: Adapts to organizational changes; takes initiative in identifying any problems and takes appropriate steps to resolve them.
• Dress Code: Presents neat and clean appearance; adheres to the appropriate departmental dress code policy; wears ID badge with name visible for easy identification.
• Communications: Makes sure tone and word selection match the intended message and audience; uses language and terminology listeners can understand; shows compassion and understanding; keeps conversations positive and constructive.
• Safety: Maintains a neat, organized, and safe work area; follows safety policies; uses proper lifting techniques; reports all accidents and safety hazards promptly; takes appropriate actions to correct or prevent recurrence.
• Timekeeping: Uses time clock consistently when coming to work, leaving work, lunch breaks, and anytime leaving the facility grounds for personal reasons.

Position Tasks

• Provide occupational therapy services based on a written plan of care and under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Collect data for an assessment upon delegation by an occupational therapist.
• Work with an occupational therapist in revising a plan of care and/or short-term goals and properly document said changes at the time of change.
• Interact with a patient/client regarding his/her condition, progress, and/or achievement of goals during each treatment session.
• Teach other healthcare providers, patients, and families to perform selected procedures and functional activities.
• Train non-licensed personnel or family members to carry out specific tasks that support the occupational therapy plan of care.
• Properly document the course of patient care in line with established standards.
• Complete all billing information daily or by set guidelines.
• Complete continuing education/professional development activities applicable to maintaining licenses and certifications.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Follow all policies and practices of professional organizations, MMH, and the therapy department.
• Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence.

Employment Notice

*Muenster Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.