Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA / PRN

Job Description

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

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Position : CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISISTANT

POSITION SUMMARY : The staff Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA / OTA) functions under the general supervision

of the physical medicine lead and under the direct supervision of the therapist responsible for a specific patient’s care. The

staff COTA / OTA assumes responsibility and accountability for providing modalities and treatment procedures as

determined by a treatment plan established by an occupational therapist and in accordance with established hospital and

departmental policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.

Benefit Highlights :

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website : benefits.uhsguest.com

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Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses / Registrations Required :

1. Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA / OTA)

2. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire and maintain certification throughout employment

Physical and Sensory Requirements :

DISCLAIMER

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and / or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.