Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - $2500 Sign On

Ernest Health, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitation services seeks a dedicated COTA to join their passionate team. This role focuses on providing high-quality rehabilitative care to patients recovering from various conditions. The ideal candidate will possess a current COTA licensure and CPR certification, along with strong critical thinking and communication skills. The organization values employee wellness and offers comprehensive benefits, including flexible medical plans, retirement matching, and professional growth opportunities. If you are committed to making a positive impact in patient care and thrive in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short-and-long term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program with incentives

Earned Time Off

Qualifications

• Current COTA licensure and CPR certification required.
• One year of direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative services under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Monitor patient progress and integrate hospital mission into practice.

Skills

COTA licensure

Basic Life Support/CPR

Patient care experience

Critical thinking

Knowledge of clinical operations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

COTA certification

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Overview

At Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, we are passionate about patient care! At our 50-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving Stockton and surrounding areas. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.

We are seeking a COTA to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR card required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to move quickly from one task to another and to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments. Monitors the patient's program and records patient's progress for the occupational therapist. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $USD $33.63 Hourly to $USD $45.26 Hourly.

Minimum Salary: USD $33.65/Hr.
Maximum Salary: USD $45.26/Hr.