COTA PRN - Outpatient - Miami presso INTEGRIS Health
INTEGRIS Health · Miami, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Ufficio in Miami
Location: INTEGRIS Health Miami Hospital
Care Setting: Outpatient
Shift: PRN Days
At INTEGRIS Health Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation, we draw courage, strength and inspiration from Jim Thorpe’s resilience. Our teams provide compassionate, comprehensive care across a range of settings—whether inpatient, outpatient, or acute care—to help Oklahomans recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions. We’re committed to supporting our staff’s growth!
- Competitive Benefits Packages
- Front-Loaded PTO based on years of service that can be used for personal time, holidays, unplanned absences, short term illnesses or to cover during the waiting time for short term disability
- Free Continuing Education compliant with the State of Oklahoma practicing laws
- INTEGRIS Health will make 50% matching contributions up to 8% that you contribute of eligible compensation.
Apply today to join us in our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives!
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides direct therapy procedures and interventions under the Direct/General supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist based on placement of service. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Responsibilities
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assesses patient performance commensurate with their training and qualifications.
- Recommends equipment or alteration to architectural barriers to the therapist of record for their respective discipline.
- May act as clinical instructor and or assist with orientation of new employees or volunteers.
- Intervenes with self-care, home management; therapeutic activities, performing and interpreting manual muscle and range of motion tests; positioning/seating, transfers, fine motor and gross motor skill, coordination; neuromuscular facilitation; motor control; design, fabrication or application of selected orthotics or prosthetic devices; pressure garment fitting; guidance in the selection and use of adaptive equipment; exercises to enhance functional performance; functional training for integration and reintegration in the community, home, and work, work simulation, and ergonomics; energy conservation; joint protection; feeding techniques and oral motor facilitation; functional mobility; therapeutic modalities; sensorimotor activities; psychosocial skills and behavior management; cognitive retraining; and appraisal and adaptation of environments for patients with mental and/or physical disabilities.
- Educates of persons served and other stakeholders.
- Communicates and documents treatment and appropriate charges for treatment per policy and procedure.
- Reports to the therapist delegating and the assigned Manager or Director.
- This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.
- Moderate exposure to hazardous risks, including potential for exposure to infections, communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, mechanical and electrical equipment, variety of chemicals, and sharp equipment (debridement, splinting, and kitchen equipment).
- Potential for bodily injury related to lifting and cumulative stress.
- Potential for workplace violence (agitated, confused, combative patients, angry family members).
- Must follow universal safety precautions.
- Frequent exposure to hydrocollator.
- Moderate to frequent exposure to oven, stove, microwave, and heat gun depending on venue of care.
- May be exposed to constant interruptions, noise, disagreeable odors, and assorted chemicals.
- Must cope with high case loads and multiple demands.
- May float to other units.
- May be required to be on call status, work weekends, or flex schedule.
- Required to work with wheelchairs, walkers, and other rehab equipment on a daily basis.
- Frequent exposure to grease, tools, equipment with sharp edges, and lifting of equipment.
- Aquatics:
- Frequent exposure to pool chemicals.
- Frequent exposure to heat and humidity in pool area.
- Community re-entry and Home Evaluations:
- Exposed to traffic and weather conditions while riding or driving with patients in vehicle.
- Potential for high stress level.
- Potential for involvement in accidents involving property damage, injury and even death.
- Frequent exposure to weather extremes.
- All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
- Associate's degree from an accredited school for Occupational Therapy Assistants
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
- OTA (Occupational Therapy Assistant) OR Temporary OTA (Occupational Therapy Assistant)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written). This job requires the incumbents to operate a INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Drivers License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience
