Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN

Kindred Healthcare; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitation services is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves ensuring high-quality patient care and effective communication with families and staff. As part of a mission-driven organization, you'll contribute to personalized rehabilitation programs that help patients regain independence. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Certification from AOTA required.
• Current state OTA license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress to supervisors and team members.
• Document patient care in compliance with standards.

Skills

Patient Communication

Documentation Compliance

Patient Scheduling

Education

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Facility Name: MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center
Setting: Med Surg
Job Type: PRN
City/State: Sioux City, IA

About Lifepoint Rehabilitation: Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with over 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, outpatient therapy settings, and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals nationwide. We focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals recovering from injuries or illnesses. Our team performs comprehensive evaluations to identify each patient's unique needs and develops personalized rehabilitation programs utilizing the latest therapies and technologies. Our mission is to help patients regain independence and achieve their recovery goals. We invite enthusiastic individuals seeking a dedicated environment to apply!

What You Will Do:

• Communicate patient progress or issues to supervisors and team members; instruct patients' families or nursing staff on follow-up care programs.
• Assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
• Document patient care in compliance with regulatory, licensing, payer, and accreditation standards.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe, clean condition.
• Adhere to the company's Code of Business Conduct, Corporate Compliance Agreement, professional standards, and applicable laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 in the states where services are provided.
• CPR certification (if required).

Through successful joint ventures and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation partners with hospitals to meet patient needs, enhance employee satisfaction, and achieve quality outcomes. We are committed to our partners and to delivering exceptional care to patients.