SR COTA

Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational TherapyPRN/OCC, Variable Hours, Day ShiftParkwest Overview:Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiacexpertisewith the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care.It’sconsistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, ParkwestMedicalCenter,marriescutting-edgetechnology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and ourunits, visitCovenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.Position Summary:Under supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, implements treatments; monitors patient progress; modifies or progresses treatment plans as per goals set by the therapist as defined by State Practice Act. Responsible for additional job responsibilities which may include program development and staff orientation/ training. Clinical practice - Administers treatment programs, including specialized treatmentAdheres to the 'Definition and Utilization of the Occupational Therapist Assistant' as stated in the current American Occupational Therapy Association policy.Monitors patient progress and makes recommendations to the occupational therapist in accordance with patient needs and evidence based practice.Documents patient progress in medical records for assigned patients.Provides input for patient care and discharge planning with other health professionals.Meets established targets for passive/active treatment ratiosInvolves patient and family in treatment, education and goal setting. Coordinates with other medical personnel regarding patient’s progress, needs and discharge planning.Demonstrates knowledge and competency including providing for age-specific needs of the population served. Serves as a resource person for staff on an ongoing basisProvides 4 hours education/mentorship time per year. This includes:Peer counseling/MentorshipCommunity lectures/VolunteerIn-services/Case studiesParticipates in development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care and evidence based practice. This includes:Evidence based practice protocolsClinical outcomes analysis and communication to teamParticipates in the development of new policiesQI/QA Maintains and updates patient documentation in accordance with professional, departmental, organizational, and payer guidelines and timeframes. Maintains established targets for compliance with chart audits. Meets established target for: Quality/outcome measuresService/patient satisfaction measuresFinancial/productivity measuresGrowth/patients-per-day measures Demonstrates leadership including, but not limited to:Participates in development and implementation of new and current programsParticipates in training, orientation and supervision of support staffParticipates in orientation of new licensed staffActs as Clinical Instructor for ate least one student per year as availableParticipates in peer evaluations for competency assessmentAssists with continuing education courses hosted by Covenant HealthParticipates in professional organization/meetings (TOTA, AOTA)Volunteers for Covenant Health activities such as the marathon, golf tournament, sports physicals, employee education, etc. Complete partnering activities per established targets per month. Physician office visitsCommunity lectures/volunteerCase Manager visits/marketingProvide in-services A Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.Minimum Experience: Two (2) years of experience with at least one (1) year of experience in the specialty area Licensure Requirement: Current Tennessee Occupational Therapy Assistant license. CPR required.

Created: 2026-02-16