Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Lifepoint Health®; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m/

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health's Harris Regional in North Carolina seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our dedicated rehabilitation team. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and with physician guidance, you will provide OT modalities to help restore function and prevent disability after illness or injury.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development as part of a network spanning 29 states, dedicated to making communities healthier

Qualifications

• Current NC certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT modalities and treatment procedures per plan.
• Restore function and prevent disability post-illness or injury under supervision.
• Follow hospital and departmental policies to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Work under pressure

Education

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Haywood is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Schedule:

Full Time

More About Our Team

Join our dedicated rehabilitation team at Harris Regional, an 86-bed facility offering a full range of services including general surgery, women's care, intensive care, and emergency services. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional respiratory care, continuously seeking ways to enhance the patient and family experience. We work closely with all providers and caregivers to ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant functions under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist and as directed by a licensed physician, is responsible for a specific patient's care.
• The COTA assumes responsibility and accountability for providing occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist in order to restore function and prevent disability following patient illness or injury.
• The COTA carries out these responsibilities in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.

What We're Looking For

• Required Licenses: Current NC certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Minimum Education: Associate's Degree. Graduation from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

What We Offer

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.