Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Overview

Located in the heart of the Verde Valley, an area surrounded by beauty and made for those who love the outdoors year-round, sits Verde Valley Medical Center.  A rural hospital of 87 beds that allows for the feel of a small community with the opportunity to challenge and grow your skills like that of a larger hospital. Our therapists are part of a multi-disciplinary team who collaborate to provide the best care to our patients, every time.  Our therapists are a piece of a greater organization that covers the health care needs of Norther Arizona from Cottonwood through Sedona to Flagstaff. This opportunity allows for therapist to treat a vast range of diagnosis across different cultures and backgrounds. 

Our ideal candidate possesses a passion for patient care, is internally motivated and ready to invest in their career as an acute care therapist in a rural community. Therapist that have a desire to continue to challenge themselves, be part of a multidisciplinary team and poses an innovative-driven mindset will thrive in our environment. 

EntireCare is currently looking for motivated therapist that would like to be a part of a growing business that is on the cutting edge of technology.  At EntireCare, you will be guaranteed 1 on 1 treatment time with all patients and in most locations will have a technician to assist with any duties the therapist deems necessary.  This will allow you to practice at the top of your license providing collaboration with all physicians, physician assistants and therapist across all

disciplines while providing the excellent patient care you have always dreamed of. 

The Therapist Assistant (OTA/PTA), under the supervision of the department Director, provides direct patient care for inpatients and outpatients by utilizing appropriate knowledge and skills in collaboration with other members of the health care team. A Therapist Assistant must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. S/he is expected to carry out programs of corrective exercises and treatments for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by a Therapist. This employee is responsible for the health and safety of the patients in his/her care. This employee maintains department records, reports and files as required.

Benefits include:  

• Free health insurance for employees  
• Opportunities for professional growth   
• Continuing education opportunities   
• Complete Offer Packages (New Grads Included!)    
• Relocation Package (usable within 12 months of hire)   
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible Non-Profit  
• Interdisciplinary collaboration  
• Acute Care Mentorship   

Additional Benefits: 

• Free Bus Pass 
• Wellness Program, including wellness coaches 
• HSA and FSA accounts available  
• Pharmacy Discounts for employees 
• Employer Self-Funded Short Term Disability Program/Salary Continuation (no employee contributions) 
• Volunteer Time Off Program (Get Involved) 
• Employee Discounts Program for various local and national organizations 
• Pet Insurance 
• Employee Recognitions and Celebrations 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives 
• Employee Referral Bonus Program 
• Employee Assistance Program 

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Reviews patient's history and appropriate data prior to initiating treatment.
• Collaborates with therapist in patient treatments and plan of care.
• Assists patients and families in planning for discharge.

Care Management

• Attends and actively participates in patient team conferences and family conferences.
• Collaborates patient needs with therapist for follow up care and assist in post-discharge recommendations.

Documentation

• Documents within EMR and charting accurately reflects a logical flow between data collected, action taken, and patient response to the action.
• Plans specific measures to meet assessed learning needs and documents in patient record.
• Presents information clearly and in a manner appropriate to the level of patient and family understanding.
• Documents implementation of the treatment plan and evaluates and records patient responses to the treatment sessions.
• Participates in the development of individual discharge plans that are responsive to patient/family concerns.
• Collaborates with evaluating therapist to revise/update plan based on assessment.

Education

• Acts as a resource person to peers within the rehabilitation department, fielding questions, mentoring, or providing educational opportunities.
• Acts as a liaison/partners with other educational institutions/groups/organizations to enhance professional development.
• Attends Quarterly Retreats.

Compliance/Safety

• Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
• Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
• If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
• Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
• Meets productivity goals according to departmental standards.
• Must attend 75% of department meetings; responsible for 100% of department meeting content including reviewing minutes, asking questions as needed, and reviewing handouts; completes documentation, including charges within a timely manner.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited Therapist Assistant Program- Required

Certification & Licensures

• BLS (American Heart Association) - Required upon date of hire.
• Current certification in the State of Arizona for the discipline- Required
• Fingerprint Clearance Card application number- Required upon hire
• Fingerprint Clearance Card- Required within 90 days of hire
• Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.

Experience

Clinical documentation experience- Preferred