Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN Occupational Therapy
Company: Memorial Medical Center
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Who We Are -People are our passion and purpose.---Come work
where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.
Memorial Medical Center is a---199-bed hospital offering a spectrum
of care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative
services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. -Where We Are
-From national parks and monuments to one of the top-rated farmer's
markets in the country, Las Cruces offers a world filled with
natural wonder, year-round excitement, and historic proportions of
fun. We are known for our safe and affordable living conditions,
outstanding educational system, and friendly people. -Why Choose
Us
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and
401K Benefits for full-time employeesCompetitive Paid Time Off /
Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employeesEmployee
Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness
assistanceTuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified
applicantsProfessional Development and Growth OpportunitiesAnd much
more--- -Position Summary -As an Occupational Therapist Assistant
(OTA) with Memorial Medical Center, you will provide direct patient
care services to individuals of all ages that -facilitate progress
toward performance-based goals -in a supportive, team-oriented
environment in accordance with the principals and practices of
occupational therapy and with Memorial Medical Center policies and
procedures. Our rehab department has an active role in
communicating recommendations for next level of care and assessing
DME needs. Our occupational therapy assistants have the opportunity
to treat patients with a variety of medical needs located
throughout the facility including ICU/CCU, orthopedics,
medical/surgical, NICU, PICU, ED, and others. You will work closely
with a dynamic, interactive interdisciplinary team including
occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, therapy
technicians, nursing, patient care technicians, physicians, case
management, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and others.Additional
responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist include:
Perform appropriate occupational
therapy treatments, implement and manage an individualized
evidence-based patient plan of care according to supervising
occupational therapist. -Documenting patient progress daily,
adjusting treatment plans as necessary, and communicating updates
to the supervising occupational therapist. -Accepts supervision
from occupational therapists as well as provides supervision for
occupational therapy aides.Accurately bill for services provided in
accordance to CMS guidelines.Openly communicate with case
management to assist with throughput.Collaborate with other
healthcare providers to maintain continuity of care and focus on
patient goals.Maintain productivity standards.Minimum
Qualifications -
Minimum Education: -Associate degree
from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program and have
passed the national certification exam.Minimum Experience: -
One-year previous experience in both inpatient and outpatient,
and/or home health settings preferred.Certification/Licensure: -
-Current or eligible New Mexico Certified Occupational Therapy
Assistant (COTA) license and Certification by the National Board
for Certification in Occupational Therapy as an (COTA). - CPR
required. -Certification or completion courses must meet the
standards of Memorial Medical Center. -EEOC StatementMemorial
Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment
Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with
all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee
or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age,
religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender
identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis
protected by applicable federal, state or local law. -Equal
opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for
diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Keywords: Memorial Medical Center, El Paso , Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN Occupational Therapy, Other , Las Cruces, Texas
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