Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Tenet Healthcare Corp

Goodyear, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Acute Care, Cardiovascular, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Communication Skills, Conferences, Customer Support/Service, Discharge Plans, Establish Priorities, Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare, Hospital, Life Insurance, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Patient Education, Quality of Care, Team Player, Treatment Plan, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Goodyear, AZ
POSTED
30+ days ago

Overview

?Abrazo West Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Abrazo West Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position administers specified evaluations, conducts general activity programs and assists in implementing specific treatment programs under the guidance of a Occupational Therapist. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. Evaluates activities of daily living status, as well as assists the OTR in the implementation of a formulated treatment plan, enabling patients to reach optimum functional performance. Provides quality occupational therapy services according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

Utilizes the most appropriate form of treatment provided with the highest level of care.

Integrates information, prioritizes needs and carries out a program of care for assigned patients.

Documents patient care efficiently and effectively.

Instructs patients in routine motor activities and activities of daily living to enhance occupational therapy.

Maintains open communication with the Occupational Therapist regarding patient's performance and progress.

Provides adequate discharge planning, recommends discharge to the therapist when appropriate.

Maintains and upgrades skills in the field by retaining membership in relevant professional organizations, attending educational workshops/conferences, self-study, inservices etc.

Achieves departmental productivity standards to ensure the availability of patient care

Completes checklist, which includes annual and periodic competency requirements.

Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.

Licensure/Certifications:

Certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

Current license in the State of Arizona.

CPR.

Special Skills: Excellent customer service skills

Preferred Requirements

Experience: One year

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Organization Description

?Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200-bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop-X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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About the Company

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Tenet Healthcare Corp

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a diversified healthcare services company with 115,000 employees united around a common mission: to help people live happier, healthier lives. Through its subsidiaries, partnerships and joint ventures, including United Surgical Partners International, the Company operates general acute care and specialty hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers and other outpatient facilities. Tenet's Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides technology-enabled performance improvement and health management solutions to hospitals, health systems, integrated delivery networks, physician groups, self-insured organizations and health plans.

Since 2003, Tenet's Commitment to Quality has improved the quality of medical care and patient safety at its hospitals and other businesses by evaluating processes and promoting best practices. As the world in which Tenet operates continues to change, Tenet's Commitment to Quality will remain focused on quality, the growing quality gap relative to top performers in the industry, and the fact that payers and employees use quality as a distinguishing factor. Visit the Quality Care page for more information.

Tenet has taken the lead in addressing the needs of the uninsured through its Compact With Uninsured Patients. Established in 2003, the Compact focuses on treating patients without insurance fairly and with respect during and after their treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. Tenet also is committed to working with its patients through financial counseling and alternative payment options.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
http://jobs.tenethealth.com