Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Per Diem Day Shift, Acute Care Therapy

Adventist HealthCare; Maryland; On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Recognition and rewards for expertise

403(b) retirement plan

Free employee parking

EAP support

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Shady Grove Medical Center to support rehabilitation services under the mission of spiritual healing. The role involves assisting with patient care, documenting progress, and coordinating with occupational therapists.

The ideal candidate holds Maryland certification, a COTA degree, and a current BLS card. Per diem schedule, 8 hours per week, day shifts, with weekend rotation as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree from accredited COTA program required.
• Site-specific experience preferred (minimum of 1 site specific clinical affiliation required).
• Licensed COTA in the State of Maryland.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing rehabilitation services for patients with physical, mental, or developmental needs.
• Monitor patients and understand health issues to provide necessary support.
• Help patients perform rehabilitative exercises and treatments as directed by therapists.
• Assist with feeding, dressing, hygiene, and comfort of patients.
• Maintain and order treatment equipment and provide progress reports to doctors.

Skills

BLS Certification

Maryland COTA License

Clinical empathy

Education

Associate’s degree from accredited COTA program

Job description

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist in providing rehabilitation services for the patients suffering from physical, mental, development problems either congenital or accidental, surgery, etc.
• Monitor the patients and understand their health issues and requirements and make sure that they are provided necessary support.
• Help patients in working through the rehabilitative exercises and treatments as suggested by the occupational therapists.
• Feed the patients, dress them, change their beddings and help maintain hygiene.
• Maintain and order equipment’s used in the process of treatment and give regular progress report to the doctors.
• Document the progress report of the patients and make necessary changes in the treatment process as suggested by the doctor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree from accredited COTA program required
• Site specific experience preferred (minimum of 1 site specific clinical affiliation required)
• Licensed COTA in the State of Maryland
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Work Schedule: This role pays a flat rate of $48/hr Employment Type: Per Diem Hours per Week: 8 hrs/week Shift Type: Day Weekend Requirements: Minimum of 2 weekend days per month Holiday Requirements: Rotation in holiday schedule for major holidays and weekends around the major holidays. Pay Range: If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Free Employee parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high‑quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. Join the Adventist HealthCare team today.

Our Mission: We extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Adventist HealthCare, based in Gaithersburg, MD., is a faith‑based, not‑for‑profit organization of dedicated professionals who work together each day to improve the health and well‑being of people and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Our comprehensive approach to caring for our community includes three acute-care hospitals – Shady Grove Medical Center, White Oak Medical Center and Fort Washington Medical Center – as well as two Physical Rehabilitation hospitals, Outpatient centers, Imaging Centers, Urgent Cares, Home Care Services, Employer Health Programs and Physician Networks. We are nationally recognized and honored especially for our Cardiac, OB, Cancer, Stroke, Orthopedic, Rehabilitation and Mental Health services. Consider joining our team of over 6,000 employees and become part of one of the longest serving healthcare systems in the Washington, D.C., area that has a long‑standing tradition as the largest provider of charity care and community benefit in Montgomery County.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well‑recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result. Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re‑apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow‑up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission‑centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.

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