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Job Description
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an)
COTA PRN
Acute you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Las Palmas Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Job Summary and Qualifications
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, assists the in the practice of occupational therapy to include developmental deficits, activities of daily living, work conditioning, range of motion, coordination, balance endurance, cognition, and implementing exercise programs to restore function and increase strength.
POPULATION SERVED
Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served: Cardiac/cardiovascular, neuro, orthopedic, spine care, pulmonary including but not limited to CVA/TIA, joint replacement/fracture repair, etc.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Pat ient care: D irects and aides patients in active and passive exercise programs, leisure activities, ADL training, coordination, balance, endurance, cognition, work conditioning, perceptual-motor activities as directed by Occupational Therapist. Assists in fabricating splints as directed by Occupational Therapist. Communicates any change in patient's condition to Occupational Therapist.
Documentation:
Complete documentation of patient's chart which includes: daily progress notes, team conference reports, family conference reports, and daily charges.
Supervision:
D irect activities of technicians, students and volunteers as assigned.
Interdisciplinary Interactions:
Communicates and collaborates with interdisciplinary team regarding: patient status, discharge plans, equipment needs, and recommendations.
Quality:
Assists the clinical supervisor with implementation of new programs as needed. Involved with Quality Assessment and Improvement Plan.
Department compliance:
C omplies with department Policy and Procedures, Safety/Infection Control Plans, OSHA, guidelines Employee Handbook and standards of regulatory bodies (The Joint Commission, Medicare, CARF, etc ) Demonstrates Customer Service/AIDET principles and behaviors appropriately. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed by Texas State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
BCLS REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Associates degree as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant from and accredited program
PREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 1-2
years experience in any therapy setting Knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles and practices, general anatomy and physiology, diseases and post surgical conditions, body movements and functions, and medical terminology. Bilingual in English and Spanish
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position. Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region's only kidney transplant center . The facility offers a including emergency care with a Level III trauma center , cardiac care, women's services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our
COTA PRN
Acute opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status share bookmark_border bookmark
