Occupational Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Job at Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Albuquerque, NM

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  • Presbyterian Healthcare Services
  • Albuquerque, NM

Job Description

Occupational Therapist Assistant - Outpatient at Presbyterian Healthcare Services summary:

The Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in the outpatient setting works under the supervision of a physical therapist to apply therapeutic interventions that aid in the rehabilitation of physical, psycho-social, and developmental disorders. The role involves coordinating care, promoting patient independence, and supporting discharge goals across various care settings. This part-time position emphasizes professional development, patient advocacy, and the use of electronic charting systems within a supportive healthcare environment.

Overview:

Presbyterian Outpatient is hiring a COTA. In this role you will be under the supervision of an Physical Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) applies a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical, psycho-social, and developmental disorders.

Type of Opportunity: Part Time 0.5 FTE 20 hours per week
Work Schedule: Days

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates .

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

  • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
  • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
  • Shift differentials for nights and weekends
  • Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
  • Malpractice liability insurance
  • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
  • EPIC electronic charting system
Interested in learning more?:

Text 505.388.0350 or schedule directly with me by clickinghere!

Qualifications:

Associate Degree

Required- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

BLS REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE

Responsibilities:

Treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of function/occupation and developmental disorders.

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served

Oversees and insures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well-being of the patient

Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.

Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care.

Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care.

Is a patient advocate.

Other duties as assigned.

Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long term care, community based care

Benefits:

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.


About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $32.17/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

Keywords:

occupational therapy assistant, therapeutic interventions, rehabilitation, patient care coordination, physical therapy support, developmental disorders, psycho-social rehabilitation, outpatient care, electronic charting, patient advocacy

Job Tags

Part time, Immediate start, Relocation package, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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