Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant(COTA) PRN Inpatient

Universal Health Services; Aiken County (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide essential therapy services in a supportive rehab setting. This role involves implementing treatment plans, educating patients and families, and collaborating with a dedicated interdisciplinary team. The position offers a rewarding work environment, competitive compensation, and numerous benefits, including sign-on bonuses and career development opportunities. Join a respected healthcare provider committed to excellence and make a significant impact on patient care and recovery.

Benefits

Sign On Bonuses for select positions

Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months

Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited COTA program is required.
• Prefer 1 year experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans and provide patient education.
• Maintain documentation standards and communicate with team members.
• Assist in staffing shortages and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical competence

Education

Associate's Degree from an accredited COTA program

Job description

Responsibilities

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN Inpatient

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

To provide Occupational Therapy services to patients under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist in the Rehab setting in accordance with facility policy, standards, and philosophy.

Duties:

• Implements treatment plan in accordance with methods, techniques, modalities, procedures, and supervisory guidelines.
• Appropriately provide patient and family education in preparation for discharge.
• Actively participates in committees and task forces as appropriate.
• Meets documentation standards with patient charts.
• Charge accurately and appropriately for services rendered.
• Perform thorough and efficient chart review to prepare for patient care.
• Positive and professional communication with interdisciplinary team members.
• Timely and cost-effective delivery of services.
• Displays excellent customer services skills.
• Update supervising therapist on patient status.
• Ensures that patients treatments follow supervisory regulations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Assist other departments during staffing shortages.

Benefit Highlights

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach to Victoria Luciano, [e-mail] or 803-641-5631.

Requirements:

Education requirements: Degree from an accredited COTA program (Associate's Degree)

Work experience requirements: Prefer 1 year experience in acute care setting but not required

Required licenses/ certifications/courses: Current SC license, BLS

Required skills, knowledge and abilities: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Effective interpersonal skills. Clinical competence. Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessments by the facility.