Assistant Occupational Therapy COTA

Ascension Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan (403(b))

Well-being & EAP program

Job summary

Saint Agnes Ascension in Baltimore, MD seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to implement established treatment plans under supervision. You will document patient progress, participate in discharge planning, and educate patients and families on adaptive equipment and community resources.

You may supervise therapy technicians per regulations. The role requires an Associate's degree in OTA, BLS within 30 days, and NBCOT or Maryland COTA credentials prior to hire.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• One or more of the following: Certified Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credentialed from the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) also required.
• Certified Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credentialed from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credentialed from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Implements an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Monitors patient's response to treatment plan. Communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Provides discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
• May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

Skills

BLS Certification

NBCOT Certified Rehab Therapist (OT)

Maryland COTA credentialed

Education

Associate's degree in OTA

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Baltimore, MD

• Facility: Saint Agnes Ascension

• Department: Occupational Therapy

• Schedule: Rotating | PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Implements an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Seeks consultation as necessary.

• Monitors patient's response to treatment plan. Communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.

• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Provides discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

• May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• One or more of the following:

• Certified Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credentialed from the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) also required.

• Certified Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credentialed from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credentialed from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Required: Associate's degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Min Salary: 29.14

Max Salary 40.62