What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant position at CommonSpirit Health?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
Responsible for a continuum of treatment by providing care to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedicand other physically-related disorders requiring strengthening, modalities, manual therapy,neuromuscular re-education and training in activities in daily living under the supervision of a licensedoccupational therapist. Utilizes rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of thepatient. Participates in professional responsibilities, including documentation, program development,teaching, and enhancement of clinical skills.
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- Associates Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program, Required
- BLS through the American Heart Association, Required
- Occupational Therapy Assistant licenseure in UT, Required
- Previous work experience providing direct patient care in outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit preferred.
- Ability to perform basic treatments of orthopedic, neurological, medical, and psychiatric patients.
- Basic splinting knowledge, preferred
- Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred
Shift- Monday- Thursday, 9am-6:30pm
Where You’ll Work
As one of the busiest ERs in Utah, Holy Cross Hospital - West Valley is known for offering a broad spectrum of medical services and specialty clinics to care for the diverse healthcare needs of our growing community. We are on a mission to provide the highest quality health care services with compassion and respect and demonstrate this daily with proactive, focused, caring interactions that comfort, inform and promote healing among patients, families, and co-workers. We believe in doing what's right. We treat our employees fairly, work hard, use resources wisely, and are constantly striving to improve the quality and safety of care we deliver to our patients. We offer a Level III trauma center, STEMI cardiac receiving center, Certified stroke treatment center, and orthopedics specializing in helping athletes recover from sports related injuries.
Salary : $22 - $34