Job Description

You will not find a better team than this one!! Hedrick Medical Center is looking for an OT to join them. Will it be you

• Days 8a-430p; as needed

• MO OT required

• Associate Degree required

• BLS preferred

The Opportunity:

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides service under the direction of the Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR). The COTA follows the treatment plan developed by the occupational therapist and assists to help clients resume or develop skills needed for day-to-day life and work. They collaborate with the OT to modify care as necessary.

• Delivers individualized patient-centered treatment plan based on evidence-based practice and selects appropriate interventions based on the plan of care established by the occupational therapist.

• Aides in the periodic reassessment of patient progress and contributes to discharge planning.

• Supervises treatment provided by occupational therapy assistant students.

• Participates and makes recommendations for client care interventions to the interdisciplinary health care team.

• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to the supervising therapist on a timely basis

• Delegates and instructs supportive personnel in services to be provided.

• Provides timely documentation per department and/or entity policy and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing certification regulatory reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.

• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety to self patients and others at all times.

• Performs all other duties as requested by the manager.

• Participates in quality initiatives

• Follows prn/prn plus policy and facility guidelines for shift requirements

At the critical access hospitals responsibilities include directing the Swing Bed activities program for swing bed patients.

Why Saint Lukes

• We believe in work/life balance.

• We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.

• We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.

• We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.

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Job Details

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