Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) / PRN

Select Medical; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential care to patients with complex needs, working closely with Occupational Therapists to deliver individualized therapy regimens. Your passion for patient care and commitment to quality will help improve the lives of those in your community. This position offers the flexibility of PRN work, allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments while making a significant impact in a compassionate healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed NBCOT exams for Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Possess a state license and BLS certification by start date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual therapy regimens under OT supervision.
• Monitor and modify treatment based on patient responses.

Skills

Patient Care

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

PRN/Per Diem/As Needed

Pay: $25.00 per hour

At Select Specialty/Regency Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 48,000 people across the country and provides quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first, and building trust.

Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients? Are you committed to delivering an excellent patient experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us!

Responsibilities

We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care, and doing well by doing what is right.

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

You will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed and understood, as well as heard. Successful employees are passionate about providing a superior quality of care and are inventive problem solvers who thrive in a dynamic environment.

Minimum requirements:

• Must have successfully completed (or be eligible to complete) the NBCOT examinations for Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Possess Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state that the job is located in.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:

• Critical care experience in a hospital setting is a plus.

Additional Data

We'd love for you to join the team!

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.