What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA position at Lovelace Health System, Inc.?
Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Roswell, NM.
Fulfilling your purpose begins here:
People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:
Competitive salaries, support teams and growth opportunities.
Your team is bigger than your department:
- Lovelace Regional Hospital includes 24/7 emergency services, intensive care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, surgical and birthing services for Roswell and the surrounding community.
- We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.
Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy services as directed by a licensed occupational therapist. May work in collaboration with other health care professionals. May provide treatment to individuals or groups as necessary.
Identify and prioritize patient problems and notifies Occupational Therapist of areas of concerns with patient response.
Responsible for completing basic occupational therapy assistant competencies in addition to departmental specific competencies.
- Meet productivity expectation for level of care.
- Provide detailed and concise documentation related to patient care
- Take ownership of assignments; other duties as assigned or requested.
Communicate and listens effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge.
Cooperate and interact with supervisors, peers, other departments, and all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to "service".
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Licensed or licensure eligible COTA in the State of New Mexico
- CPR
Preferred Job Requirements
- One (1) year related experience
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