Summary
Job Summary
A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works under the direction of an Occupational Therapist (OT) in the acute care setting. The Occupational Therapy assistant treats patients in pediatric through geriatric age ranges implementing prescribed treatments for patients post trauma, surgery, acute medical event or exacerbation. The Occupational Therapy assistant completes activities of daily living, therapeutic exercises and activities, and other training and treatment activities to return the patient to a normal pattern of functioning as possible. The COTA collaborates with the supervising OT as well as other medical professionals. The COTA also provides education to patients and assists with training in use of adaptive equipment. Occupational Therapy Assistants in acute care therapy participate in a rotation approximately every 3 months in the following medical units: step down, cardiology, medical/surgical, oncology, respiratory, neurology, and orthopedic.
About Us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
Benefits
Additional Information about the position
Job Requirements
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Experience
No prior experience required
Skills
Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills required.
Self-motivated individual who can work independently with little direct supervision required
Has demonstrated interest in professional growth by attendance at continuing education workshops, and applications of new principles and/or techniques.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: License for Occupational Therapy Assistant active in the state of Missouri
Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire
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