Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Full Time

Vibra Healthcare; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO & HSA options

Prescription plans

Dental and Vision

Life insurance

Disability Benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Work life balance

Job summary

Vibra Healthcare's Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills in Rapid City, SD is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide and direct OT services under physician orders. The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, COTA certification, an active OT license in the state, and a Vibra-approved BLS certification.

You’ll work with a team to deliver patient-centered care and help patients regain independence.

Qualifications

• Must have current OT certification as COTA.
• Licensed to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of employment.
• BLS certification from Vibra-approved vendor is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct Occupational Therapy Services to patients including assessment, treatment, and documentation.
• Develop and implement OT programs under physician orders.

Skills

COTA Certification

OT License

BLS Certification

Education

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Come build your career with Vibra Health!

Hospital Details

Located in Rapid City, South Dakota, the Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills is equipped with 36 inpatient medical rehabilitation beds and 18 long-term acute care beds. As a new cornerstone of specialized care in the region, our hospital uniquely combines two levels of care under one roof. This integrated approach allows us to offer comprehensive care solutions for patients who've suffered a range of debilitating injuries, illnesses, surgeries, and chronic medical conditions. At the Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills, we are dedicated to delivering advanced treatments and compassionate care to help our patients recover and regain their independence.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing and directing Occupational Therapy Services to patients including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication. Functions under physician’s orders.

Required Skills

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination for COTA required.
• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• One (1) year of experience preferred.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Benefits

At Vibra Healthcare, employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Below is a brief summary of our benefits.

• Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well as HMO options in some markets
• FREE prescription plans
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flex Spending plans, 401K matching
• Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans
• Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc
• Pet Insurance
• Group legal - provides legal assistance with personal legal matters
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Work life balance

At Vibra Healthcare, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals are always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside. Our culture fosters engagement, diversity and advocacy. Our goal is to empower our employees and support them in their professional growth while leading them on a path to success within our organization.