Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN

LifePoint Health; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you'll provide high-quality patient-centered care, assisting individuals on their journey to recovery. Your responsibilities will include documenting patient progress, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with professional standards. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about rehabilitation and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) required.
• Current and valid state OTA license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress to supervisors and team members.
• Document patient care according to regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.

Skills

Patient Communication

Documentation Skills

Scheduling

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital- Brea
Setting: LTAC Hospital
FTE: PRN
City/State: Brea, CA

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

What you will do in this role:

• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

Description

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital- Brea
Setting: LTAC Hospital
FTE: PRN
City/State: Brea, CA

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

What you will do in this role:

• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Candidates must have certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an Associate's degree
• Current and valid state OTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are rendered
• CPR certification (when required)

Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization. We are fully dedicated to our partners and delivering on the promise made to patients.

Hourly range: $36.00 - $38.00 per hour.