Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - IP Assistant - Boulder Community Health

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$28.16 - $42.24 an hour – Per Diem, Days. Various shifts a week. 

*Includes per diem differential.  +$2.50/hr for weekend shifts. 

Boulder Community health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant that assumes responsibility and accountability for providing quality patient care through the provision of occupational therapy services including assistance with occupational therapy treatments and/or independent treatment, under the direction of an occupational therapist and practicing within the scope of his/her strengths and limitations. Occupational therapy services include the following: assessment of patient level of function/needs assessment, development of treatment programs, provision of treatment and education of the patient, family and caregivers as related to daily living skills, physical/cognitive functions and perception. 

Benefits:

•403(b)Retirement plan 

•Education assistance program

•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki

•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions 

•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications:

•Graduate of a two-year Occupational Therapy Assistant program with an Associate of Applied Science certificate as required by registration.

•BLS certification required by the end of conditional period.

•Current Occupational Therapy Assistant certification issued by the State of Colorado.   

Responsibilities: 

•Develops/revises an individualized treatment plan based on functional long and short-term goals.

•Implementation skills: Implements the occupational therapy treatment program under the direction of the occupational therapist and provides treatment using appropriate techniques and tools.

•Develops and supervises groups designed with the input of the Occupational Therapy staff.

•Reports and documents treatment sessions, treatment techniques, patient progress and response to treatment.

•Transfers patients from wheelchair, bed, mat, commode etc.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Community Health’s vision is partnering to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. We are a community owned-and-operated nonprofit health system dedicated to providing local access to high-quality medical care to our community in Boulder and surrounding areas.

We are known across Colorado for our clinical excellence in heart care, neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics and cancer care. We’re proud of our tradition of being an early adopter of new technologies and medical techniques that improve care for our patients. We are a Certified Level II Trauma Center with numerous awards and recognition including the 2023 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 2022 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care from Leapfrog, Money Magazine and Newsweek and Boulder Weekly’s 2022 Best Hospital.

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, living and working in Boulder means enjoying the outdoors and natural beauty, bringing a fresh perspective to healthcare practice. 

As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more!

 

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace. 

BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.

This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.