Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Per Diem

Select Medical; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

Well-being benefits

401k eligibility

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Laurel Highlands, part of Select Medical, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide patient-centered therapy on a per diem basis at our Laurel Highlands campus. You will work under an OT, implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes, contributing to high-quality inpatient post-ICU recovery care.

Required licensure or eligibility, and BLS certification or completion within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations.

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.

Skills

State licensure eligibility

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highlands

Schedule: Per DiemCompensation: $30.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient 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 Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans