Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA - Hospital (Full Time)

Area of Interest: TherapyFTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0Department: Occupational TherapyShift: Monday thru Friday 7:00AM to 3:30PM with Occasional WeekendsJob ID: 179084OverviewResponsible for taking a leadership role in program development and daily coordination of patient care services for his/her service area. The Level I occupational therapy assistant is responsible for administering patient therapeutic interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. The Level I occupational therapy assistant practices within the scope of the profession of Occupational Therapy for adult and pediatric patients. Why UnityPoint Health?At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.ResponsibilitiesClinical Excellence/Patient Care Administers patient/client interventions as directed and supervised by a licensed Occupational Therapist in accordance with State of Iowa law.Provides patient and family education and trainingCompletes required patient care documentation and communication.Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated patient careMeets department productivity standardsMaintains a safe and orderly work environmentProgram and professional developmentProvides clinical supervision of studentsFacilitates orderly department functioningParticipates in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and hospital meetingsParticipates in interdisciplinary task forces and committeesParticipates in performance improvement activitiesContributes to program developmentParticipates in hospital and department provided in-services and community educationParticipates in development and education of colleaguesPromotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Occupational Therapy in the hospital and communityAssumes responsibility forown professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issuesBasic UPH Performance CriteriaDemonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, CARF, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.QualificationsMeets educational requiremnts for obtaining professional license as a Occupational Therapy AssistantCurrent licensure in good standing to practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the State of IowaBasic Life Support (BLS) certificaiton or obtain withine three (3) months from date of hire.