Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - POET

Select Medical; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Sick Time

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life & Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation hospital in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to deliver patient therapy regimens.

This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package, start-of-care orientation, generous PTO, health plans, 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for professional growth within a large joint-venture environment with

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is required.
• BLS certification required or must be completed within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and modify sessions in collaboration with an OT.
• Complete documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participate in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Education

COTA credential

Job description

Overview

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation hospital

Joint venture with Select Medical and VibraCertified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)Bowling Green, KY Schedule: Fulltime

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

As a COTA you will be reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, you will be treating patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses.

• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with an OT.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations.

*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans