What are the responsibilities and job description for the OCCUPATIONAL THER ASST (COTA) - Per Diem, Varied position at Universal Health Services, Inc.?
Palmdale Regional Medical Center serves the region by providing high quality medical services to residents of the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities. The Rehabilitation Institute, the hospital features 184 licensed acute care beds as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, cardiac services featuring a STEMI Receiving Center (heart attack) and a 35-bed 24-hour emergency department. Palmdale Regional Medical Center believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies such as the American Cancer Society, United Way, the Antelope Valley Boys and Girls Club and performing arts organizations. Building a Healthier Community...Big Changes are already here!
This opportunity offers the following:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Competitive compensation
Essential Job Duties:
Responsible administering occupational therapy interventions prescribed by a licensed physician.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- This describes the general expectations of the occupational therapy assistant and is not intended to be an inclusive list of all expectations of the staff member accepting this title.
- Responsible administering occupational therapy interventions prescribed by a licensed physician.
- Administers treatments in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
- Develops self professionally, supports and participates in departmental operations and development.
- One (1) year experience as an occupational therapy assistant in an acute care facility preferred
- Completion of A.A. degree from a school or college approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Current California license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- BLS (AHA) current certification.
EEO Statement
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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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