Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Southern Regional Medical Center; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and otherleave

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance

Many other amazing benefits

Job summary

Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role focuses on helping patients regain independence and improve daily living activities after illness or injury, through prescribed therapy.

This full-time position offers day shifts, 8-hour hours, and a benefits package including health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• COTA degree from an accredited program.
• Current state Occupational Therapy certification.
• BCLS (AHA) certification required on hire and maintained.
• NBCOT certification; OTAC/AOTA membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed therapy services under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Deliver OT treatments per established plans of care.
• Assist patients with mobility, ADLs, coordination, and strength.
• Monitor progress and communicate changes to the OT and care team.
• Educate patients and families throughout rehabilitation.
• Ensure therapy services comply with hospital policies and regulations.

Education

Association Degree (COTA) from an accredited program

Current state Occupational Therapy certification

BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC membership preferred

Job description

Overview

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8 hours

Location: Southern Regional Medical Center - Riverdale, GA

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) , sometimes referred to as a n Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or Occupational Therapist Assistant . Our Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will w ork under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant helps patients improve their ability to complete everyday activities, regain independence, and safely progress through recovery after illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to)

• Within scope of practice and under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, provides prescribed therapeutic services in order to restore and prevent disability for clients, or patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Performs responsibilities in accordance with departmental and Hospital policies, state and federal regulatory requirements: Title 22 Section 70517, 70519.
• Provide occupational therapy treatments according to established plans of care
• Assist patients with mobility, coordination, strength, and daily living activities
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the Occupational Therapist and care team
• Educate and support patients and families throughout the rehabilitation process
• Provides prescribed therapy services to help restore function and prevent disability while following hospital policies and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Association Degree (COTA) from an accredited program.
• Current state Occupational Therapy certification.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC membership preferred.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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