Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN

Kindred Healthcare; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitation services is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team. In this rewarding role, you will engage in patient care, ensuring that each individual receives personalized attention and support on their journey to recovery. Your responsibilities will include communicating patient progress, assisting with scheduling, and maintaining compliance with healthcare standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that prioritizes patient-centered care and community service. If you are passionate about helping others regain their independence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Communication

Documentation Skills

Scheduling

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Patient Care Equipment

Job description

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital - South Bay
Setting: Long-Term Acute Care Hospital
Job Type: Per Diem
City/State: Gardena, 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
• Will also cover Kindred Hospitals in the surrounding area including Paramount and Los Angeles

Minimum Requirements:

• 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)

Salary range: $36 - $38 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate.