13425BR

Certified OT Assistant 00 - Psychiatric OT-Adolescent: 0.0 FTE

HSP Psychiatric OT-Adolcnt

Meriter Hospital

Non-Benefit Eligible

Job Description

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) assists and works under the clinical direction of the Occupational Therapist (OTR) in treating patients with mental illness by performing interventions to help patients improve adaptive function in “occupational performance categories” which include, but are not limited to, social skills, leisure activities, cognitive abilities, daily living skills and perceptions of self-worth. 

The COTA works in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The COTA also has a primary role in inventorying, ordering, and maintaining all occupational therapy and recreational therapy supplies.

• Commitment to our Team –For the second consecutive year,we'reproud to be recognized as aTop 150 Place to Work in Healthcareby Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture –At UnityPoint Health,youmatter.Come for a fulfilling career and experience acultureguided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doingwhat'sright for the people we serve. 
• Benefits –Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stageyou’rein. 
• Diversity,Equityand Inclusion Commitment–We’recommitted to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development– We believe equipping you with support anddevelopment opportunitiesis an essential part of deliveringaremarkableemployment experience. 
• Community Involvement– Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

• Associates Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Minimum of one year direct clinical experience in a mental health care setting with children and adolescents.
• Current WI COTA licensure and Current American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) certification.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• CPI Training within 90 days of hire.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

FTE

0.0

Work Schedule

Day shifts, some weekend and holiday requirement.

Hours Per Week

0-40

Weekends

Some

Compensation

$28.50

Site Address

202 South Park Street

City

Madison

Zip Code

53715