Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA / PRN

at  Northwest Texas Healthcare System

Responsibilities:
Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.
A hospital is only as good as its employees. That’s why we’re looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We’re looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We’re looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.
Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers
Position:CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISISTANT - F/T DAYS
POSITION SUMMARY: The staff Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA) functions under the general supervision
of the physical medicine lead and under the direct supervision of the therapist responsible for a specific patient’s care. The
staff COTA/OTA assumes responsibility and accountability for providing modalities and treatment procedures as
determined by a treatment plan established by an occupational therapist and in accordance with established hospital and
departmental policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

1. Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA)
2. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire and maintain certification throughout employment

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read, write and converse in English
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
• Ability to respond to pages
• Ability to lift and transfer patients exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently
• Ability to tolerate prolonged walking, standing and/or sitting
• Has sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms
• Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents

Please refer the Job description for details