What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA position at Lovelace Regional Hospital?
Overview
Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Roswell, NM.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Lovelace Regional Hospital includes 24/7 emergency services, intensive care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, surgical and birthing services for Roswell and the surrounding community.
Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy services as directed by a licensed occupational therapist. May work in collaboration with other health care professionals. May provide treatment to individuals or groups as necessary.
Identify and prioritize patient problems and notify the Occupational Therapist of areas of concern with patient response.
Responsible for completing basic occupational therapy assistant competencies in addition to departmental-specific competencies.
- Meet productivity expectations for level of care.
- Provide detailed and concise documentation related to patient care
- Take ownership of assignments; other duties as assigned or requested.
Communicate and listens effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge.
Cooperate and interact with supervisors, peers, other departments, and all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to “service”.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Licensed or licensure-eligible COTA in the State of New Mexico.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- One (1) year of related experience.