Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN

Kindred Healthcare; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading rehabilitation hospital in Apex, NC, as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. You will be part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team focused on delivering superior patient care and achieving optimal recovery outcomes. This role involves implementing treatment programs, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure effective care. If you are passionate about improving patient lives and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

State-of-the-art equipment

Competitive pay rates

Various shift availabilities

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership and culture

Qualifications

• Current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Previous experience in patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement comprehensive treatment programs using various techniques.
• Monitor treatment effects and recommend adjustments.
• Communicate and collaborate with support personnel.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

A career at Peak Rehabilitation Hospital, a 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, Duke Health, and WakeMed, offers more than just a job. It provides an opportunity to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to caring for individuals in the Raleigh/Durham area who require continued care for complete recovery. If you possess specialized skills and are enthusiastic about contributing to a facility committed to superior patient care and serving the community, we encourage you to apply!

Our Benefits

• State-of-the-art equipment
• Competitive pay rates
• Various shift availabilities
• Low therapist-to-patient ratios
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Targeted career development
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork
• Focus on superior patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture

What You Will Do in This Role:

• Under the guidance of a supervising OTR/L, acquire relevant information and implement comprehensive treatment programs using various techniques and activities; review and modify treatments based on patient progress; identify equipment and discharge needs.
• Be aware of patient injury/diagnosis and take necessary precautions, observing indications and contradictions.
• Provide treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and complete documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.
• Monitor treatment effects, progress towards goals, and recommend adjustments to the supervising OTR/L as needed.
• Communicate and collaborate with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Previous experience in patient care preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital aims to maximize health, function, and quality of life through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our tailored programs provide ongoing and specialized care for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injuries.