COTA

Ernest Health, Inc.; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO & High Deductible Medical Plans

HSA/FD Flex Spending Accounts

Dental & Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for our Rehabilitation Hospital of Peoria, located in Peoria, Arizona.

The role supports rehabilitation services under an occupational therapist, contributing to patient progress and outcomes in a 40-bed inpatient setting. Requirements include current COTA licensure and CPR certification, with a preference for at least one year of direct patient care in a rehabilitation hospital.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/ weaknesses of solutions.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Equipment usage

Job description

Overview

COTA - Full Time - Peoria, Arizona

Rehabilitation Hospital of Peoria (Peoria, AZ) is a specialized 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility located in the northwest Phoenix metro area. The hospital provides intensive rehabilitation services for patients recovering from neurological conditions, trauma, and orthopedic surgeries. With a focus on individualized therapy plans and measurable outcomes, the clinical team is dedicated to helping patients achieve maximum independence. Situated in the fast-growing Peoria community, the hospital offers a supportive environment.

We are seeking a COTA to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR card required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to move quickly from one task to another and to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job

Responsibilities

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments. Monitors the patient's program and records patient's progress for the occupational therapist. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.