Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Pediatric Medical Rehab Unit (PMRU)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Pediatric Medical Rehab Unit (PMRU)

Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK 73008

Overview

Level: Experienced Position Type: Full Time Travel Percentage: None Category: Health Care

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides occupational therapy services to pediatric patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The COTA implements established plans of care, facilitates participation in self-care and meaningful daily activities, and supports the development of functional skills necessary for independence, safety, and quality of life. This position collaborates with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to achieve individualized rehabilitation goals and optimize patient outcomes within the Pediatric Medical Rehabilitation Unit (PMRU).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Duty - Percent of Time

Performs individualized treatment procedures in a professional and compassionate manner to maximize child's performance. - 50%

Collaborates and communicates effectively with members of the patient care team; performs timely and accurate documentation, and stays up to date on the most recent occupational Therapy techniques through research and CE. - 20%

Helps identify need, orders, and/or fabricates appropriate therapeutic equipment as indicated by patient need. - 15%

Participates in staff trainings, student observations, clinical instruction of students and interns, and family training opportunities. - 10%

Other job duties as assigned. - 5%

Qualifications

Education: - Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Experience: - Pediatric experience preferred

License/Certification/Credential: - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License from State of Oklahoma or proven eligibility for licensing within 3-6 months of employment with temporary license.

About Us

Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.

Bethany Children's Health Center (formerly The Children's Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient's physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.