Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

Coastal Rehabilitation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 48,216 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

DailyPay Option

Job summary

Coastal Rehabilitation is looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient well-being and rehabilitation under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. This role involves screening, treating patients, and communicating with families while helping patients participate in daily activities.

The position offers a competitive wage ranging from $35.00 to $38.00 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more.

Qualifications

• Must have one year experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in a geriatric rehabilitation setting.
• Must have a current license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Must have current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional Occupational Therapy services.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Quality Assurance

Knowledge of Rehabilitation Services

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant supports patient/resident well-being, rehabilitation and recovery. Screens and treats patients/residents, documents services and communicates with families and interdisciplinary team members while facilitating optimization of patient/resident participation in activities of daily living.

Posted Salary Range

USD $35.00 - USD $38.00 /Hr.

Wage Commensuration

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide professional Occupational Therapy services.
• Completes documentation accurately and timely.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Works efficiently and effectively whole utilizing facility resources responsibly.
• Maintains adequate and up to date knowledge of Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Services and setting specific clinical and regulatory practices.
• Complies with all facility policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Must have one year experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (geriatric rehabilitation setting preferred)
• Must have current license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in facility-specific state
• Must have current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Must have current certification in Basic Life Support.
• Reliable transportation required

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets