Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Acute Care

Overview

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Our Story We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.
We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many 'firsts' in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.

Our Impact Today Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.
Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.
Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.

Job Summary

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The COTA performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan. Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements. Works with adult patients with clinical competency. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

General Functions:

• Performs selected tests and measurements in consultation with the therapist
• Interprets the evaluation for frequently referred diagnosis, asking questions when necessary and seeking guidance concerning more complex situations
• Reviews patient chart and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment accordingly within parameters of the treatment plan
• Instructs and involves patient, family, and nursing staff in patient’s progress and discharge plans making appropriate discharge recommendations to the therapist and attends appropriate meetings
• Uses appropriate modalities and procedures demonstrating understanding of the therapist’s selection and asking for clarification as necessary
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrating knowledge of principles of growth and development over the lifespan
• Maintains documentation on all treatments
• Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use
• Provides in-service to staff
• Organizes schedule to reflect patient priorities and needs of other staff
• Delegates responsibility to supportive personnel 
• Provides clinical education for COTA students
• Informs supervisor of incidents, accidents, equipment failure or unusual physician or patient 
• problems immediately
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associate’s degree in occupational therapy assistant program. Active U.S. military service members or veterans with any military service, training or education verified and credited by an accredited COTA program is acceptable.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: No previous work experience needed.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Previous COTA experience in inpatient/outpatient setting

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State license

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.

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Organization Description

Careers at Tenet At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do.
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