Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN
- Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital, Lynnwood
- Lynnwood, Washington
- Full Time
Your experience matters
Providence Swedish Rehab Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Speech Language Pathologist PRN joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (PRN) who excels in this role:
Communicates patient progress or problems to the team, instructs and coordinates with patient's family and nursing staff in follow up programs
Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions.
Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation.
Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR/L, if needed.
Communicates with support team regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.
Conducts the class/group situations (stroke, SCI, BI) as appropriate.
When necessary, instructs care giver/family members in home exercise program as related to the patient's functional and self-care status: discusses necessary equipment for the home situation.
Completes timely and accurate documentation, including QI scoring, of patient treatment in the patient medical record as indicated
Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain after consulting with supervising OTR/L and makes appropriate physician contact as indicated.
Keeps the supervising therapist informed of patient's status, problem areas, progress, etc.
Perceives the existence of problems and notifies supervising therapist for implementation of safe, effective and timely solutions.
Provides input/suggestions for the physical functioning of the department in the areas of equipment management, space utilization, storage, etc.
Assists in inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment.
Develops home programs and instructs patients in the programs
Performs discharge planning under the direct supervision of the OTR/L (prescriptions, equipment requests, and referrals).
Uses computer system to assist in preparation/maintenance/printing of work list and entering of charges.
Utilizes specialized equipment, testing procedures and/or advanced treatment techniques with appropriate competency
What we're looking for
- Current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.
Current BLS/CPR.
More about Providence Swedish Rehab Hospital
Providence Swedish Rehab Hospital is a brand new 40-bed rehabilitation hospital offering exceptional care to the Lynwood community!
Hourly range: $50 Per Hour
EEOC Statement
Providence Swedish Rehab Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."