What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Assistant position at Northwest Medical Center of Oro Valley?
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
This is a Full time day shift position that will almost exclusively work in our skilled nursing unit (SNU), but could be expected to float to acute care or rehab if there is a low census or need.
Our SNU is a 32 bed unit with a team of PT, OT, and ST who are working to improve a patient enough for discharge to home or rehab for further conditioning.
As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, at Northwest Medical Oro Valley, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best- providing quality care to our patients. Our Rehab staff enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, 401K, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure / certification reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to 10K for student loan payments.
Requirements :
- Required : Associate's Degree from an accredited program for occupational therapy assistants.
- Preferred : One (1) year of related experience.
- Appropriate prioritization and planning skills, while achieving safety and quality in a high volume environment;
- Engaging and effective communication and service skills; Adherence to policy and procedures; Process improvement oriented; Self-initiative to assist with whatever is needed.
- Required : Current Az certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant; American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross(ARC) BLS certification.
- For Skilled Nursing Unit : Fingerprint Clearance Card.
About the Job :
We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.
Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 177-bed hospital that also has a freestanding emergency center and large physician group. With these varied access points, you have your choice of settings in which to work. Oro Valley Hospital's culture centers around providing safe, quality care to patients, but also to foster a work environment based on teamwork, commitment to a shared goal and recognizing employees for all they do to care for our patients. Often described as a "family," the staff at OVH take pride in doing the best they can to care for their community. OVH is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer : race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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