Certified Occupational Therapy Aide / COTA

Ernest Health, Inc.; South Ogden (UT); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short-and-long term disability

Résumé du poste

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a licensed COTA to join Northern Utah Rehabilitation Hospital in South Ogden, UT.

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, you will deliver rehabilitative services to patients with physical impairments and help monitor progress. The role emphasizes teamwork with therapists, nurses, and physicians, with a focus on high-quality care, patient safety, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR card required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Responsabilités

• Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments. Monitors the patient's program and records patient's progress for the occupational therapist. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Connaissances

COTA licensure

CPR/BLS certification

rehabilitation patient care experience

Description du poste

Overview

COTA - Full Time - South Ogden, Utah

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Northern Utah Rehabilitation Hospital in South Ogden, Utah provides specialized inpatient rehabilitation for patients in Ogden, Weber County, and surrounding areas of northern Utah. Our hospital is dedicated to guiding individuals through recovery from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex medical conditions that require intensive therapy. We offer a full range of rehabilitative services – including advanced physical therapy, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedic rehab, and more – delivered by a compassionate team of therapists, nurses, and physicians. At Northern Utah Rehabilitation Hospital, patients recover in a nurturing environment equipped with modern rehab technology and private rooms to ensure comfort. Joint Commission-accredited and known for excellent outcomes, our hospital is passionate about helping patients restore their independence and return to the activities they love.

For the past four years, Newsweek has recognized us as the #1 America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Center in Utah, highlighting our commitment to excellence in patient care.

***Our hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 10 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Amputation, Parkinson’s and Stroke Certifications.

Ogden, Utah

Nestled at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, Ogden offers a perfect balance of outdoor adventure and urban amenities. With year-round access to hiking, skiing, and water sports, plus a historic downtown full of restaurants and shops, Ogden is a dynamic place to live and work.

We are seeking a COTA to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR card required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to move quickly from one task to another and to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job

Responsibilities

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments. Monitors the patient's program and records patient's progress for the occupational therapist. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.