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Description

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Therapy for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $30.22-$45.32 . The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA assists in carrying out the treatment plan for patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric with musculo-skeletal, neurological, and/or medical diagnoses.

Details of the position:

• Treat assigned patients following an established treatment plan and goals as established by an Occupational Therapist. Completes patient treatment according to plan of care, modifies plan to meet patients needs within established goals.

• Maintains appropriate clinical & billing records

• Assists in the orientation/training of new caregivers.

• Makes recommendations relative to the acquisition of new equipment & environment of care needs.

• Coordinates patient care activities with other members of the healthcare team

• Actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.

• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) may be required in certain departments.

• Licensed as a Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Washington

• Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational and analytical skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment

REGIONAL/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES

• Columbia Network - Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is preferred but not required.

SOUTHWEST PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires active physical exertion up to 33% of the time.

• Ability to lift objects weighing 30 lbs. or less.

• Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids.

• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.

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