Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

Spectrum Health; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On‑demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support rehabilitation services. The role works under the supervision of an OTR to implement patient treatment plans and ensure documentation aligns with professional standards.

Applicants should have an ACOTE-accredited OT program degree, NB-COT certification or eligibility, and BLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy from ACOTE-accredited program is required.
• NB-COT certification or eligibility is required.
• BLS certification preferred at hire (AHA/ARC).
• Experience with industrial rehab and ergonomics is preferred.
• Familiarity with upper-extremity hand dysfunction is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment programs for patients under supervision of the OTR.
• Interact with patients of all ages and cultures and adhere to Beaumont customer service standards.
• Document patient treatment according to laws, rules, regulations, and professional standards.
• Submit charges for services provided.
• Maintain communication with the treatment team and supervising OTR for goal setting and discharge planning.
• Communicate observations of patients' condition and response to treatment.

Skills

Ergonomics knowledge

Upper extremity hand dysfunction

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program

NB-COT certification or eligibility

BLS certification (AHA/ARC preferred)

Job description

About Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital

Corewell Health Farmington Hills opened on Jan. 19, 1965 as a 200-bed facility known then as Botsford General Hospital. Today, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital is a 305-bed teaching facility with Level II trauma status.

Scope of Work

Under the supervision of the OTR, the COTA implements treatment programs for patients with physical, cognitive, or psychosocial dysfunction. The individual in this position is required to appropriately interact with all patients regardless of age or culture and to adhere to the Beaumont customer service standards. Documents patient treatment according to all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and professional standards of documentation. Submits charges for services provided. Maintains verbal, electronic and written communication with treatment team, including supervising OTR for purposes of goal setting, active problem-solving, treatment and discharge planning. Communicates observations of patient’s conditions and reactions to treatment.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment programs for patients with physical, cognitive, or psychosocial dysfunction under the supervision of the OTR.
• Appropriately interact with all patients regardless of age or culture and adhere to the Beaumont customer service standards.
• Document patient treatment according to all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and professional standards of documentation.
• Submit charges for services provided.
• Maintain verbal, electronic and written communication with treatment team, including supervising OTR for purposes of goal setting, active problem‑solving, treatment and discharge planning.
• Communicate observations of patient’s conditions and reactions to treatment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university occupational therapy assistant program.
• Familiar with industrial rehab and ergonomics preferred.
• Hands: familiar with U/E hand dysfunction and injuries.
• Required Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) - NB-COT National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy certified or eligible.
• Upon Hire required Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA American Heart Association preferred.
• Or Basic Life Support (BLS) – ARC American Red Cross preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Work Location and Hours

Primary Location: SITE – Farmington Hills Hospital – 28050 Grand River Ave – Farmington Hills

Department: Occupational Therapy - Farmington Hills Hosp

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 0.04 Hours of Work

Variable Days Worked, Variable Weekend Frequency, Variable weekends

Company Culture and Commitment

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not‑for‑profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post‑acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider‑sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.