Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

ClearSky Health; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PRN Rates

401k Matching

Professional Development Opportunities

Health and Wellness Programs

Career Advancement

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Recognition

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Lake City, FL, to provide rehabilitative services to patients. This PRN position involves assisting Occupational Therapists with treatment plans and documentation of progress, requiring current licensure and patient care experience. The role promotes a supportive and inclusive workplace culture while ensuring quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 year of direct patient care experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Basic Life Support/CPR required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists Occupational Therapist in determining patient abilities and treatment goals.
• Completes documentation of patient status/progress for assigned patients.
• Provides age-related and culturally sensitive delivery of patient care services.
• Collaborates with patient, team members, and area staff during the rehabilitation process to ensure quality care.
• Assists in safe and efficient management and maintenance of therapy program areas, equipment and supplies; adheres to treatment and safety precautions.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Current state licensure as a COTA

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN page is loaded## Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRNlocations: Lake City, FLtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R6159Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.We are always in searching for patient focused **Certified** **Occupational Therapy Assistants** to join our care team.**PRN** ***Certified*** ***Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA***) as we continue to grow and expand our care team at ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Lake City, FL.**Click** **to watch a video and learn more about what it is to be a part of the ClearSky Rehabilitation team.****** **What We Offer: Your Path to a Rewarding Career Starts Here!** ***** Competitive PRN Rates* 401k Matching* Professional Development Opportunities* Health and Wellness Programs* Career Advancement* Supportive, Inclusive Culture* Real Work Life Balance* Employee Recognition ProgramOur passionate and team focused **Certified** **Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs)** are responsible for providing rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist. They monitor the patient's program and records patient's progress for the Occupational Therapist. This position fulfills these responsibilities while integrating company values into daily practice. This position is ***PRN*** and will work ***day shifts*** as needed**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:*** Assists Occupational Therapist in determining patient abilities and/or limitations in establishing treatment goals and in planning appropriate occupational therapy treatment.* Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, completes documentation of patient status/progress for assigned patients. Reports observation of patient performance to Occupational Therapist.* Provides age-related and culturally sensitive delivery of patient care services.* Collaborates with the patient, team members, and area staff during the rehabilitation process to ensure quality care. Coordinates with interdisciplinary team on patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress.* Assists in safe and efficient management and maintenance of the therapy program areas, equipment and supplies. Adheres to treatment and safety precautions, including emergency response.* May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.**Requirements for consideration:*** While recent graduates are welcome to apply, 1 year of direct patient care experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.* Must possess current state licensure as a COTA in good standing at the time of hire* Basic Life Support/CPR required.**Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:*** A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods.* Both gross and precise motor functions.* Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.* Possible exposure to bodily fluids.* Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.* Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.* Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.* Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Click to apply and learn what it means to be part of the ClearSky Health team! You will be contacted by a member of our team if you are selected to be considered for any opportunity that comes available.*We value our employee’s skills, talents and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are valued, treated with dignity, respected, provided educational and training opportunities recognized and rewarded. These values are included in our competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits:*#INDLAK**Authentic. Inspiring. Transformative.** ClearSky Health and our affiliated Hospitals provide high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve. We value our employees’ skills, talents, and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are:* Valued* Treated with dignity* Respected* Provided educational and training opportunities* Recognized* Rewarded**ClearSky Health** has plans to open a medical rehabilitation hospital at the location listed below.If you are interested in learning more, please email us and send your resume to [e-mail].**Eau Claire, WI**