Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA - Part Time

Ernest Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan

Flexible Spending and HSA

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with company match

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a part-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, CA. Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, you will deliver rehabilitative services to patients with physical impairments and monitor progress.

The role requires current COTA licensure and CPR; prior rehab hospital experience is preferred. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with

Qualifications

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

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.

Job description

Overview

COTA - Part Time - Bakersfield, California

Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, California is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehab hospital offering comprehensive rehabilitative services to patients in the Central Valley.

We specialize in helping individuals bounce back from life-altering health events such as strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions.

Our dedicated team provides a full spectrum of therapies – physical, occupational, speech, and more – utilizing advanced technologies and evidence-based techniques to accelerate healing.

At Central California Rehabilitation Hospital, patients receive care in a comfortable, encouraging environment with private rooms and fully equipped therapy gyms. Accredited and honored among the nation’s top rehabilitation facilities, we are committed to exceptional patient outcomes and proudly serve as a center of hope and recovery for our community.

We are seeking a CO TA 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

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.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $

Minimum Salary

USD $39.75/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $47.50/Hr.