COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Select Medical; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in outpatient physical therapy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a per diem role at its Lancaster center. The COTA will provide high-quality patient care and has a diverse patient mix. Candidates should be graduates of accredited OTA programs and possess a state COTA license.

Benefits

Company matching 401(k) Eligible after 1000 hours worked

Continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses

Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Qualifications

• COTA licensed or license eligible.
• Graduate of an ACOTA accredited OTA program.
• CPR certified and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient progress and ensure proper documentation.
• Teach patients techniques for approaching daily tasks.
• Maintain compliance with quality assurance policies.
• Optimize patients’ functional skills under OT direction.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Education

High Standard of Care

Personalized Treatment

Education

Graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant program

State COTA license

CPR certification

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