Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $35-49 per hour - Lifepoint Health

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a job in Tacoma, Washington.

• Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Description

Intro Bio:

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington. A career at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a 60-bed state-of-the-art, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Puget Sound area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Tacoma need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Our Benefits:

· Low therapist-to-patient ratios

· Professional development and advancement opportunities

· CEU Support

· State-of-the-art equipment

· Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full time employees and their families

· Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees

· 6 paid holidays for full time employees

· Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees

· 401(k) retirement plan

· Flexible spending and health savings accounts

What you will do in this role:

· Under guidance of supervising OTR/L: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs

· Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions

· Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act

· Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR/L, if needed

· Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L

· Other duties as assigned

• Current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR

Salary range: $35.00 - $49.00 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program.

Lifepoint Health Job ID #526108. Posted job title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Cota)

At Lifepoint Health, we provide quality healthcare to rural communities. As a valued member of our team, you will be an integral part of a group working together to elevate Lifepoint's healthcare delivery network. Our network includes 60+ community hospitals, 60+ rehabilitation/behavioral health hospitals, and 250 additional sites of care across the United States. As an organization, we are dedicated to serving communities nationwide by providing exceptional care. We believe in the power of our talented teams and strive to create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.