COTA

Ozarks Community Hospital, Inc.; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Short-term disability

FSA

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital, Inc. in Gravette, Arkansas is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Rehabilitation department.

The COTA administers occupational therapy modalities under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist and assists patients to regain maximum functioning. The role supports department safety, CQI activities, and ongoing staff training as part of a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• OTA degree approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current license as Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Current BLS certification upon hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Administers occupational therapy modalities and treatments as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assists the Occupational Therapist with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability.
• Participates in departmental operations, infection control, safety programs and CQI activities.
• Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and supports staff education.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient care

Teaching/coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OTA program degree approved by AOTA

Job description

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Gravette, Arkansas, is seeking aCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)to join our Rehabilitation department.

Our Mission: Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.

COTA is responsible for administering occupational therapy modalities of treatment only as directed by the staff Occupational Therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff Occupational Therapist, after the Occupational Therapist has evaluated the patient. The Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Occupational Therapist with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The Occupational Therapy Assistant participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

Benefits include:

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
• Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
• Company-paid holidays.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Degree from a school or college approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Holds current license as Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Current BLS certification upon hire or BLS certification must be obtained during orientation period or at next available scheduled class. Throughout employment, current BLS certification must be maintained by renewal during renewal period or at next available scheduled class.
• Ability to teach/instruct and evaluate the learning of new employees.