COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

SSM Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for their outpatient center in Lancaster, PA. This per diem role requires delivering high-quality patient care and supporting diverse cases while fostering an exceptional patient experience. Ideal candidates will possess relevant education and licensure, and be committed to maintaining the highest professional standards.

Benefits

Company matching 401(k) eligible after 1000 hours worked

Unlimited access to CEU courses and national certifications

Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Qualifications

• Gradutes from an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Hold a valid state COTA license and CPR certification.
• Detail-oriented with strong patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Observe, note and report on treatment goals and patient care.
• Teach patients new ways to approach tasks.
• Maintain compliance with quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Optimize patients’ functional abilities under therapist guidance.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Education

High Standard of Care

Personalized Treatment

Education

Graduate of an ACOTA accredited OTA program

CPR certification

State COTA license (or license eligible)

Valid state driver’s license

Job description

Overview

Position:Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Location: Lancaster, PA

Schedule: Per diem. 8-5 Monday through Friday, No Weekends.

Compensation: Hourly rate is $25-$30/hr, based on your experience.

Our Select Physical Therapy outpatient center is seeking a licensed COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) to provide quality patient care. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. Diverse patient mix including Hand Therapy, Neuro, POETS and Lymphedema.

Benefits and Incentives:

• Company matching 401(k) Eligible after 1000 hours worked.
• Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Responsibilities

• Detail-Oriented: Observe, note and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals and ensure proper documentation of patient care.
• Education: Teach patients new ways of approaching tasks and how to break down activities into achievable components.
• High Standard of Care: Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/procedures and applicable regulations and corporate policies
• Personalized Treatment: Under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist, optimize patients’ functional abilities and skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program
• State COTA license (or license eligible)
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans