Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA
Company: EMPOWERME
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview $500 sign-on bonus Grow your career Here, you---ll find
advanced training, opportunities for promotion, and great benefits
--- all while making a real difference in the lives of seniors
EmpowerMe Wellness --- and our subsidiary companies ONR and
EverSpring Pharmacy --- are on a mission to improve the lives of
seniors and all we serve We provide fully integrated on-site
therapy, diagnostic lab testing, pharmacy services, and more at
senior living communities nationwide. Our compassionate,
experienced team of nearly 3,000 clinicians and professionals focus
on health and wellness solutions in 36 states and counting. You can
find out more about us at empowerme.com (Please note: ONR clinics
will be transitioning to the EmpowerMe Wellness brand in 2023.)
Responsibilities Provide clinically appropriate therapeutic
intervention that is evidence-based and comprehensive to the needs
of the individual patient and/or as directed by physician orders in
accordance with the standards set by the American Occupational
Therapy Association, the state of employment, and the company
Identify the need for, and make, referrals to other disciplines to
address the comprehensive needs of patients Observe, effectively
document, and provide routine feedback to the Physical Therapist,
patient/family, and other patient care personnel regarding
treatment effect, progression, the accomplishment of short- and
long-term goals, and discharge plans Assist in training and
orientation of EmpowerMe Wellness and/or community staff, as well
as students, in relation to rehabilitation therapy Communicate
professionally, clearly and maintain a good working relationship
with physicians, care staff, the administrative team, and
interdisciplinary teams, as well as demonstrate flexibility to
ensure patient/facility/customer needs are being met Ensure
documentation is completed, and charges are entered, in a timely,
thorough, and accurate manner and in accordance with state
guidelines and company policy Performs all aspects of patient care
in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
likelihood of medical/health care errors; manages and operates
equipment safely and correctly; maintaining department cleanliness
and safety Maintain professional expertise through continued
education as necessitated by licensure and as appropriate for the
provision of specific treatments utilizing EmpowerMe Wellness
educational resources when available Contribute to the development
of the physical therapy department by frequently reviewing best
practices, providing guidance for, and conducting, in-services and
other educational training in compliance with federal and state
professional requirements Participate in infection control,
departmental equipment training, organizational safety, and fire
safety programs, patient/family and team conferences and attend
departmental / company training as requested, and provides positive
contributions to interdepartmental discussions Achieve productivity
goals and expectations as identified by the Company Treat patients
and their families with respect and dignity - identify and address
the psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs
of patients and their families Complies with HIPAA & PHI guidelines
and protects confidentiality at all times Offers to assist other
staff and demonstrates flexibility in carrying out shared team
functions including special projects Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy
Assistant program with one (1) year of experience in rehabilitation
in senior care communities or related settings is preferred Current
licensure, in good standing, as an Occupational Therapist in the
state or be eligible for a temporary license with supervision based
on current state guidelines Basic Life Support/CPR certification
Knowledge of Medicare payment systems and EHR/EMR systems
Demonstrate proficiency in occupational therapy modalities and ADLs
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills along with the
heart and passion to work with older adults while providing the
best care possible Passion to achieve results through
self-motivation, initiative, and proactive orientation with a sense
of professional curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to
find/recommend solutions to problems Sense of professional
curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to find/recommend
solutions to problems Driven to achieve and exceed goals and have
the ability to motivate others to do the same Conduct oneself in a
professional manner at all times with the ability to effectively
perform conflict intervention and resolution Must exhibit and
promote a high level of professionalism, customer service, and
friendliness in all interactions with employees, patients, and
visitors throughout the organization What We Offer For Full Time
Employees: -401 K -Full Benefits -PTO -HSA and FSA -Life and
Disability Insurance -EAP -Career Advancement Opportunities and
Cross Training Opportunities -Recognition Programs -FUN and much
more This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to
discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Keywords: EMPOWERME, Albuquerque , Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico
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