LifePoint - COTA

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Completes patient care and daily documentation which is timely, accurate and contains the essential information to communicate need for skilled care.
• Performs patient care functions with regards to patients’ age in mind.
• Provides therapy within the Scope of Practice for Occupational Therapy Assistants in the State of Kansas.
• Works within the Plan of Care written by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Completes all patient care in a safe manor taking into account both the patient’s safety as well as your own.
• Able to meet all Physical Requirements
• Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Serves a population newborn through geriatric.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Graduation from an accredited school with an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Entry level knowledge for Occupational Therapy Assistant.

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Integrity:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
  • The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System
• Compassion:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
  • Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Accountability:
  • Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
  • Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
• Respect:
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
  • Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Excellence:
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.
  • Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.
  • Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Entry level knowledge for Occupational Therapy Assistant.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• N/A

REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Maintain a current license in the State of Kansas
• Healthcare Provider BLS – if BLS is not American Heart Association, AHA BLS is required within three months of hire.

PREFERRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• American Heart Association BLS.