Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

SSM Health; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for full-time hours in a Critical Illness Recovery Hospital. This role involves conducting therapy for critically ill patients, monitoring their responses, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must hold the necessary occupational therapy assistant license and BLS certification. The position offers various benefits, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Short and Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Completed NBCOT examinations for Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Must have Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state.
• BLS certification required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens under OT supervision.
• Monitor patient's response and modify treatment as needed.
• Complete documentation according to policies.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Individual Therapy Regimens

Documentation

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant License

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Full-Time Hours

At Regency Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care.

Responsibilities

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 requirements:

• Must have successfully completed (or be eligible to complete) the NBCOT examinations for Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Possess Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state that the job is located in.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date

Preferred qualificationsthat will make you successful:

• Critical care experience in a hospital setting is a plus.

Additional Data

Select Medical strives to provide our employees with work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

• The opportunity to tend to complex, critically ill patients.
• Work jointly with an interdisciplinary team, consisting of registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and physicians to assist patients in regaining their independence.
• Develop collaborative relationships with patients and their families.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Personal and Family Medical Leave.

We'd love for you to join the team!

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans