Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Description

Wage Range: $31.16 - $49.85 per hour

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Who We Are

EvergreenHealth's Acute Care/Inpatient Rehabilitation department is comprised of a dynamic interdisciplinary team serving adult/geriatric patients and their families on the Greater Eastside since 1979. We employ licensed Physical and Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistants, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Rehabilitation Aides.

EvergreenHealth's Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) named among Washington state's top six rehabilitation facilities by Newsweek for 2024 hosts a 14-bed inpatient unit with a focus on acute rehabilitation for patients who suffer from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, multiple trauma, amputation and other injuries or disorders.

Job Summary:

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) on the Rehabilitation Services and Inpatient units is responsible to provide, in coordination with other team members, treatment programs designed to return patients to their optimum functional level. Supervision must be performed by a registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) on a weekly basis.

Primary Duties

• Carries out the treatment plan established by an OTR and notifies OTR of changes in resident's condition or needs.
• Provides occupational therapy intervention based on the individualized treatment plan and established priorities. Assumes responsibility for initiating changes in procedure and techniques as it relates to individual needs of the resident.
• Intervention may include the need to design, fabricate, select, and fit prosthetic, orthotic and self-help devices, per treatment plan of OTR.
• Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability. Accountable for effective performance and follow-through of all assigned responsibilities and for completing responsibilities within designated (or agreed upon) timeframes. Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals and values.
• Responsible for the "Accountabilities" associated with this position in support of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant in the State of Washington
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire

DESIRED for the position:

• 2 years in acute care and/or rehabilitation center experience
• Membership in a professional organization
• Certification in area of specialty

At EvergreenHealth our staff our proud to work for an organization that has received national recognition for the following:

• Named one of American's 50 Best Hospitals in 2024, one of the only hospitals in the Seattle* area (Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, WA CBSA) to receive this designation.
• Named by Becker's Hospital Review among the nation's 100 great community hospitals for 2024 for improving the health of their communities, staying focused on personalized care and clinical excellence.
• In 2023 EvergreenHealth was one of two hospitals that received the Patient Safety Excellence Award throughout the states of WA, ID, OR, MT, and Alaska

In addition to a market comparable compensation and benefits package we offer:

• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee discounts and perks on goods and services through TicketsAtWork (i.e., sporting events, hotel stays, movies, restaurants)
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Technology Discounts
• Transportation Cash Incentive Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Baby Steps Maternity Program through FirstChoice Health

Benefit Information:

Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees' commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking

View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below.

EvergreenHealth Benefits Guide

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