Occupational Therapy Asst (COTA)-Full Time Days

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California’s newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations. Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com. For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/careers Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Accurately implements the patient plan of care designed by the occupational therapist or components thereof in a setting appropriate to the patient’s disability, age and psychosocial needs. Performs such activities as passive, active and resistive exercise, self-care and ADL training, cognitive and perceptual training, sensory integration and leisure activities, adaptive equipment training, splint management and mobility. Exhibits good judgment in evaluating treatment techniques and demonstrates accuracy in interpreting results within scope of licensure. Obtains medical history. Utilizes a comprehensive approach to patient implementation of the therapy program; assesses physical, social and environmental needs of the patient, within scope of practice. Monitors for movement toward meeting long-term and short-term goals. Discusses goals with patient/family and other health care team members. Develops innovative home programs individualized to meet the needs of the patient/family and instructs the patient and family in these programs. Apply therapeutic principles; uses appropriate knowledge and clinical judgment in observing patient’s reaction to appropriate treatments. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Organization/Time Management • Organizes daily work schedule, allowing appropriate amounts of time for preparation and completion of tasks. • Coordinates and reassesses schedule with other staff members throughout the workday. • Assists in developing the work schedule to ensure maximum departmental efficiency and allow for clinical focus by the occupational therapist. • Adapts work pace to accommodate patient and department needs. • Demonstrates an ability to establish and implement treatment priorities. • Exhibits the ability to coordinate simultaneous activities without affecting the quality of work. Professional Development • Participates in educational activities, staff meetings and in-service programs. • Participates in education of other members of the health care team as needed. • Participate in the orientation and skill development of new staff members. • Participates in the development and implementation of policy/procedures, manuals and departmental records. • Educates the community regarding occupational therapy. • Exhibits appropriate and innovative professional judgment in presenting alternative solutions to problems encountered in the occupational therapy department. • Participate in departmental and facility-wide performance improvement programs, Acts