Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Inpatient
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Position Summary:
Assists an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients who may have developmental, physical and emotional impairments.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares equipment for treatment and may perform clerical duties for the department
- Performs a variety of tasks
- A limited degree of creativity and latitude is required
- Typically reports to an occupational therapist
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
- Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree and Occupational Therapy Assistant certification and licensure in State of Idaho
- 2 years' experience working in a hospital setting, preferably in the rehabilitation department
- Ability to work in a variety of patient care settings
- Medical terminology
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
- Typical equipment used in a clinical job
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend
- Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
- Must be able to assist in patient transfer
About Kootenai Health:
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
- Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer'paid options for eligible full'time employees, plus affordable plans for part'time staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
- Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
- Retirement plans with pre'tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%-6%
- Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
- Award'winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
- PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
- And an employee referral bonus program
If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!
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Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.