Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA - Pediatric Medical Rehab Unit PMRU
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA - Pediatric Medical Rehab Unit PMRU
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Job Purpose
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) implements and conducts occupational therapy programs to facilitate the inpatient rehabilitation of children with special needs under the guidance and supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. This position directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore reinforce and enhance performance and facilitates the learning of those skills essential for function adaptation selfcare and productivity. This position will serve the Pediatric Medical Rehab Unit (PMRU).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Duty
Percent of Time
Performs individualized treatment procedures in a professional and compassionate manner to maximize childs performance.
50
Collaborates and communicates effectively with members of the patient care team; performs timely and accurate documentation and stays up to date on the most recent occupational Therapy techniques through research and CE
20
Helps identify need orders and/or fabricates appropriate therapeutic equipment as indicated by patient need.
15
Participates in staff trainings student observations clinical instruction of students and interns and family training opportunities.
10
Other job duties as assigned.
5
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Experience:
Pediatric experience preferred
License/Certification/Credential:
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License from State of Oklahoma or proven eligibility for licensing within 36 months of employment with temporary license.
About Us
Our work begins where we are all equal at the heart.
Bethany Childrens Health Center (formerly The Childrens Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 021 and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patients physical and cognitive potential and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.
In order to maximize the potential of every child we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical emotional spiritual financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation benefits stateoftheart equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include inservice training leadership development tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
**Due to the nature of our pediatric services this organizations positions are classified as safetysensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA) a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Childrens Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safetysensitive position who tests positive for even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical license.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
