COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - OP Ortho and Neuro

Select Medical; Odenton (MD); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A well-respected rehabilitation provider is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for PRN positions in Odenton, Maryland. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, hold an ACOTA accredited certification, and will be responsible for developing personalized treatment plans. Experience with outpatient care is preferred, but mentorship opportunities are available for new graduates. Benefits include continuing education and access to a nationwide professional network.

Benefits

Continuing Education

Career Growth

401(k)

Diversity

Fostering Well-Being

Qualifications

• State COTA license (or license eligible) required.
• CPR certification needed.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report on patient progress and ensure proper documentation.
• Teach patients how to approach tasks and break them down.
• Maintain compliance with quality assurance policies.
• Optimize patients' functional abilities under licensed supervision.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Education

High Standard of Care

Personalized Treatment

Education

Graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant program

Job description

Overview

Position:Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Location: NovaCare Odenton Maryland

Schedule:As needed hours Monday - Saturday (PRN/ Per Diem)

Compensation: Starting at $28.00/ Hour commensurate with experience.

NovaCare Odenton Maryland is seeking per diem (PRN) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) 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. We have a large clinical OP ortho team treating ortho, neuro, industrial, and pediatrics.

An ideal COTA has previous outpatient experience. With our team, we are open to new graduates and can offer mentorship.

There is no set schedule with per diem/ PRN. This is as needed coverage only.

PRN Perks:

• Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
• Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
• 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
• Diversity: Work with a variety of patient populations, and specialties
• Fostering Well-Being: We offer benefits that support the financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of you and your family members.

Shanel Green

TA Manager- Outpatient Division

NovaCare Rehabilitation

610-223-5944 Cell

[e-mail]

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