Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Inpatient

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A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to apply a range of therapeutic interventions aimed at rehabilitating physical, psycho-social, and developmental disorders. This role requires detailed knowledge of occupational therapy practices, including understanding not only how tasks are performed but also why they are necessary, with the ability to interpret relevant data. In addition, the assistant must have a basic understanding of the rules and regulations specific to the care setting to ensure safe and effective patient support.

Under the supervision of an Physical Therapist, applies a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical, psycho-social, and developmental disorders.

Additional Job Duties:

Requires detailed knowledge of occupational therapy in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done, this level includes interpretation of data.

Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific setting

Qualifications:

• New and Experienced COTA's are encouraged to apply

• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapists Assistant

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Licensure from the State of New Mexico

• BLS REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE

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Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

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The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.