Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Inpatient Rehab Therapy - FT

If you're a skilled and compassionate therapy professional looking to make a meaningful impact, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center invites you to join our team. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), you'll support the delivery of highquality rehabilitative care under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist. In this handson clinical role, you'll help patients regain independence, improve functional abilities, and safely transition toward their recovery goals.

St. Mary's is a 229bed acute care hospital with more than 125 skilled physicians across specialties including Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Women's Imaging, Rehabilitation, and more. For over 100 years, we've been committed to delivering exceptional care to our community. Learn more: https://www.stmarysregional.com

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you'll play a vital role in patient care by implementing treatment plans, supporting patient education, and ensuring accurate documentation. Responsibilities include:

• Implementing patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful manner while maintaining highquality performance.

• Providing appropriate assistance, verbal cueing, and support to optimize patient performance.

• Instructing patients and caregivers in treatment procedures, home programs, and the use of adaptive or special equipment using clear verbal and/or written instructions.

• Documenting patient performance accurately and efficiently in the medical record per policy and regulatory guidelines.

• Reviewing patient medical records and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members regarding patient condition and progress.

• Communicating effectively with the supervising Occupational Therapist regarding patient performance, changes in condition, and goal attainment.

• Demonstrating competence in preparing and using adaptive and assistive equipment (e.g., lift devices, gait belts, orthotics, prosthetics, oxygen tanks, paraffin, splinting supplies).

• Cleaning and storing equipment according to hospital and department policies.

• Practicing effective problemsolving and keeping appropriate team members informed of pertinent issues.

• Responding appropriately to stressful or emergency situations while following policies and maintaining composure.

• Demonstrating knowledge and compliance with isolation, biohazard, and PPE procedures.

• Providing safe, appropriate assistance during patient transfers and requesting help when needed.

• Delivering care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and elderly patients in accordance with competency standards.

This role is ideal for a motivated OTA who values teamwork, patientcentered care, and professional growth.

St. Mary's provides a supportive environment where therapy professionals can grow and thrive. Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

• Tuition Assistance

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans

• 401(k) with company match

• Discounts with local St. Mary's providers

• Career advancement across UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant required

• Eligible for or currently holds OTA licensure in the State of Oklahoma

• BLS certification required

• Previous OTA experience preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Typing and basic computer skills required

Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare providers. A Fortune 500 company with 2023 revenues of $14.3 billion, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, and more across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and the U.K. UHS employs approximately 96,700 team members and continues to grow. Learn more: www.uhs.com

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We also recognize and respect traits historically associated with race, including protective hairstyles.

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