Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Per Diem

SSM Health; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for our Select Specialty Hospital in Tulsa. This per diem role involves providing compassionate care to patients recovering from critical illnesses, under the supervision of Occupational Therapists, with opportunities for advancement and extensive orientation support.

Benefits

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Employee assistance program

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for full-time roles

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for COTA required.
• Certified BLS or completion within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with complex needs under OT supervision.
• Monitor and modify treatment based on patient response.
• Complete documentation according to department policies.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Tula

Schedule: Per Diem/ PRN

Our critical illness recovery hospital is 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. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• 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.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans