What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute position at Corpus Christi Medical Center?
Description
Introduction
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant today with Corpus Christi Medical Center.
Benefits
Corpus Christi Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Come join our team as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
Job Summary And Qualifications
The Occupational Therapist Assistant evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians, and other health care members and maintains documentation of services in the medical record under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Assumes, under the direction of the occupational therapist, responsibility for patient care, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Introduction
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant today with Corpus Christi Medical Center.
Benefits
Corpus Christi Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Come join our team as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
Job Summary And Qualifications
The Occupational Therapist Assistant evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians, and other health care members and maintains documentation of services in the medical record under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Assumes, under the direction of the occupational therapist, responsibility for patient care, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.
- Develops effective treatment plan and obtains approval for services from referring physician.
- Identifies and assesses the patient’s need for special equipment.
- Maintains up to date documentation in accordance to standards of practice.
- Conducts tests and measurements of neuromuscular skeletal system.
- Communicates effectively with patients in a caring and empathetic manner regarding their diagnosis, plan of care and goals of treatment.
- Communicates effectively with peers and other disciplines regarding patient care issues.
- Develops, organizes and participates in departmental, hospital and community in-services.
- Communicates effectively with patient’s physician and nurse regarding patient’s status in therapy programs.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in the state of Texas
- Requires an Associate Degree from an accredited OTA program
- A minimum of 1 year experience in an acute care setting preferred; new grads will be considered
- Must be able to work days and rotating weekends
- This position is located at CCMC - Doctor's Regional
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
