Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Select Medical; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Critical Illness Recovery Hospital as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. You will provide individual therapy to patients with complex needs, ensuring their rehabilitation under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist. The role offers a collaborative environment with a dedicated interdisciplinary team, focusing on patient independence and well-being. Enjoy competitive benefits, including PTO, health insurance, and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Short and Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Must have completed NBCOT examinations for Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Possess Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state.
• Basic Life Support certification required by start date.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient monitoring

Therapy regimen implementation

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