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Are you a dedicated and compassionate clinician seeking a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Look no further! Our state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital in Rio Rancho, NM is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our dynamic and thriving healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care, and we want YOU to be a vital part of our team.

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Our passionate and team focused Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs) are responsible for providing rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist. They monitor the patient's program and records patient's progress for the Occupational Therapist. This position fulfills these responsibilities while integrating company values into daily practice.

This position is full time and will work day shifts .

Essential Functions:

Requirements for consideration:

We value our employees skills, talents and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are valued, treated with dignity, respected, provided educational and training opportunities recognized and rewarded. These values are included in our competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits:

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• Competitive Compensation

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401k Matching

• Student Loan Repayment and Tuition reimbursement

• Professional Development Opportunities to include CEU Opportunities

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Career Advancement

• Inclusive and Supportive Culture

• Work Life Balance

• Employee Recognition Program

• Assists Occupational Therapist in determining patient abilities and/or limitations in establishing treatment goals and in planning appropriate occupational therapy treatment.

• Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, completes documentation of patient status/progress for assigned patients. Reports observation of patient performance to Occupational Therapist.

• Provides age-related and culturally sensitive delivery of patient care services.

• Collaborates with the patient, team members, and area staff during the rehabilitation process to ensure quality care. Coordinates with interdisciplinary team on patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress.

• Assists in safe and efficient management and maintenance of the therapy program areas, equipment and supplies. Adheres to treatment and safety precautions, including emergency response.

• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.

• While recent graduates are welcome to apply, 1 year of direct patient care experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.

• Must possess current state licensure as a COTA in good standing at the time of hire

• Basic Life Support/CPR required.

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  Contacts

  Age of Patient Populations Served: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

  Internal Contacts: Patients, Providers, Staff, Volunteers

  External Contacts: Patients, Providers, Vendors, Regulatory agencies, Patient Families

  Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift

  General Activity:

  Motion:

  Use of Hands/Feet:

  Weight Lifted/Force Exerted:

  Body Fluid Exposure - Yes

  Other physical requirements:

  • Stand/Walk 61% to 100% of the time
  • Sit 31% to 60% of the time
  • Drive 0% of 30% of the time
  • Bend 61% to 100% of the time
  • Squat 61% to 100% of the time
  • Crawl 0% to 30% of the time
  • Climb 0% to 30% of the time
  • Reach 61% to 100% of the time
  • Lift 61% to 100% of the time
  • Carry 61% to 100% of the time
  • Push 61% to 100% of the time
  • Pull 61% to 100% of the time
  • Right Hand - Gross Motor and Precise Motor function required
  • Left Hand - Gross Motor and Precise Motor function required
  • Right Foot - Gross Motor function required
  • Left Foot - Gross Motor function required
  • Up to 25 lbs. 31% to 60% of the time
  • Up to 50 lbs. 0% to 30% of the time
  • Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.
  • Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
  • Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching.
  • Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.