Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Kindred Hospital Dallas on a PRN schedule. The COTA operates under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and physician to deliver targeted therapy, following the established plan to restore function after illness or injury.

Ideal candidates hold an active state COTA license, with BLS/CPR current; prior patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Previous experience in patient care preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsabilités

• Functions under direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist and licensed physician to care for a specific patient.
• Provides OT modalities and treatment procedures per the treatment plan to restore function and prevent disability.

Connaissances

COTA licensure

Formation

Associate degree in OTA

Outils

BLS/CPR

Description du poste

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Dallas

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation 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 a Certified Occupational Therapist (COTA) 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.

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:

Applicants should have a current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Additional requirements include:

• Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR.

EEOC Statement

"KH-Dallas Centralis an Equal Opportunity Employer.KH-Dallas Central is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

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.