Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) -PRN/On Call

Newberry Health; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Newberry Health in Newberry County, SC, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), as needed, to join our outpatient pediatric therapy team. Under supervision of a licensed OT, you will plan, implement, and document OT treatment programs tailored to pediatric patients, with emphasis on improving functional outcomes.

Experience as a COTA is preferred; new graduates welcome. Current SC licensure and BLS are required or must be obtained within 60 days.

Qualifications

• COTA with current SC license or ability to obtain.
• Pediatric therapy experience preferred; new grads welcome.
• Willingness to work outpatient setting and assist in program planning.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a licensed OT, plan and implement pediatric OT sessions.
• Document patient progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
• Collaborate with rehab team in outpatient clinics.

Skills

COTA

Pediatric therapy

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in South Carolina

BLS certification

Job description

Description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive, community-focused environment?

Description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive, community-focused environment? Newberry Health is seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), as needed, to join our exceptional team. Located in beautiful Newberry County, SC, Newberry Health is a 90-bed, acute care, independent, not-for-profit hospital recognized with the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. We are proud of our strong leadership, dedicated staff, and commitment to providing high-quality care for our patients. Our rehab department also offers outpatient adult and outpatient pediatric therapy in our free standing clinics. The position we are hiring for is primarily outpatient pediatric therapy based.

Job Summary

With supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, the COTA administers optimal patient care by planning, organizing, and implementing an occupational therapy program including, documentation and treatment for individual patients. All treatment media, approaches and techniques will be appropriate and specific to population served.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Prior experience as a COTA preferred
• Will consider new graduate

Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of South Carolina
• BLS certification required, or must obtain with 60 days of employment

Newberry County Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.