Providence St. Joseph Health

Description:

Providence is calling a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - (1.0 FTE, Days) to our Home Health Salem Branch.

Apply Today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text with some additional questions from our Modern Hire system.

The COTA will be under the supervision of the occupational therapist, will provide skilled occupational therapy to patients/clients with a wide variety of diagnoses and disabilities in a home setting in accordance with a physicians plan of treatment, taking into account individual patients special physical or age-related needs. Assesses needs and provides COTA plan for services and direct treatment. The COTA functions as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.

In this position you will have the following responsibilities:

• Provide treatment and therapeutic activities to assist with daily living performance as ordered by the physician

• Report observation of patients/clients reaction to treatment to the occupational therapist

• Manage a caseload as assigned by the occupational therapist

• Manage and uses equipment safety and properly to ensure a safe environment

• Teach/instruct patient and caregivers to assist in achieving treatment goals

• Confer with occupational therapist, physicians, families, and other caregivers regarding treatment plans, expected results and goals

• Maintain patient clinical records to meet state, federal and other regulatory body standards

• Attend staff/team meetings and departmental mandatory continuing educational in-services

• Demonstrate personal advancement of professional therapy practice through continuing education

Qualifications:

Required qualifications for this position includes:

• Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy

• Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure through the State of Oregon

• Valid driver's license

• Automobile liability insurance

• Current BLS (American Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider) within thirty (30) days of hire

• One (1) year of clinical experience per the State of Oregon

About Providence in Oregon

As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence offers exceptional work environments and unparalleled career opportunities.

The Providence Experience begins each time our patients or their families have an encounter with a Providence team member and continues throughout their visit or stay. Whether you provide direct or indirect patient care, we want our patients to feel that they are in a welcoming place where they can be comfortable and free from anxiety. Our employees create the Providence Experience through simple, caring behaviors such as acknowledging and welcoming each visitor, introducing ourselves and Providence, addressing people by name, providing the duration of estimated wait times and updating frequently if timelines change, explaining situations in a way that puts patients at ease, carefully listening to their concerns, and always thanking people for trusting Providence for their healthcare needs. At Providence, our quality vision is simple,

"Providence will provide the best care and service to every person, every time."

Providence is consistently ranked among the top 100 companies to work for in Oregon. It is also home to two of our award-winning Magnet medical centers. Providence hospitals and clinics are located in numerous areas, ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. If you want a vibrant lifestyle while working with a team highly committed to the art of healing, choose from our many options in Oregon.

For information on our comprehensive range of benefits, visit:

http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/

Our Mission

As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

About Us

Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Category: Therapy Support (PTA, COTA, Rehab Aide)

Location: Oregon-Mount Angel

Req ID: 282726