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Wyoming Behavioral Institute is Hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Near Casper, WY
Wyoming Behavioral Institute (WBI) is an Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospital and residential treatment center in Casper, Wyoming. We have a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment with a focus on psychiatric and behavioral health stabilization for patients all across Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain region. Our dedicated team of Psychiatrists, Nurses, Therapists, OT professionals, Mental Health Techs and allied behavioral health professionals all work together as a fast-paced ever growing Clinical Team. We take pride in being a cohesive, family-friendly, flexible, educational and welcoming work environment. As an affiliate hospital of Universal Health Services, our staff have access to excellent benefits, (including paid vacation, paid sick time and over 25 other benefit offerings), as well as career advancement, employee perks, continuing education and daily learning opportunities. Our staff are proud to help underserved patients in crisis through our advanced clinical setting and the ability to work with a fantastically dedicated team of like-minded co-workers and friends. If you are a dedicated professional looking for the next evolution in employment, and you want to make a difference in someone’s life, apply for a position at Wyoming Behavioral Institute today!
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for helping patients improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling.
REQUIREMENTS: Must be 21 years of age and hold an Associate's degree in occupational therapy assisting from accredited school.Two years of experience preferred, but not required. Current state occupational therapist assistant license (full or provisional), successful completion of national certification examination within 1 year of hire. Occupational Therapy students welcome to apply.
- Assesses patients and develops treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other clinicians.
- Assists patients to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Helps patients to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning ability and to compensate for any permanent loss of function to reach the goal of having independent, productive, and satisfying lives.
- Offers treatment solutions by leading group exercises or group learning activities which can help patients understand how to cope with new diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
- Helps patients in performing a variety of activities from operating a computer to dealing with daily needs such as dressing, cooking, and eating.
- Performs specific one-on-one assessments of patients abilities which may include range of motion, functionality, ability to perform activities of daily living and abilities to understand treatment and medication regimens.
- Assists patients (individually or in a group setting) with exercises that increase strength and dexterity, visual acuity, and the ability to discern patterns.
- Uses variety of equipment during treatment including computer programs to help patients improve decision making, abstract reasoning, problem solving, perceptual skills, memory, sequencing, and coordination to aid in independent living.
- Teaches patients, particularly those with permanent or temporary disabilities, in the use of adaptive equipment including wheelchairs, orthotics, and aids for eating and dressing.
- Follows medical practice policies related to compliance, safety, and infection control. Documents patient treatment and outcomes in medical record.
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan and over 25 other benefits options
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Educational Assistance and Continuing Education benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
Job Summary
Full Time
Hospital
$72k-86k (estimate)
05/22/2024
07/21/2024
polarisoft.com
CASPER, WY
100 - 200
Private
WILLIAM J SEXTON
$10M - $50M
Hospital
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