COTA - Full Time

Ernest Health, Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

FSA/HSA options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Green Bay Rehabilitation Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. The role involves delivering rehabilitative services under an occupational therapist and supporting patients recovering from life-changing injuries and illnesses.

We offer a pay range of $31.50 to $37.65 per hour, based on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a COTA per state guidelines.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Demonstrates critical thinking to evaluate treatment options.
• Awareness of treatment costs and financial support related to care.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with others.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment for the job.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments.
• Monitors patient progress and records progress notes.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Job description

Overview

COTA Full Time, Green Bay, WI

Pay Range $31.50 - $37.65 Based on experience

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

Green Bay Rehabilitation Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin is an advanced inpatient rehabilitation hospital devoted to helping individuals recover from life-altering injuries and illnesses. We specialize in comprehensive rehab services for stroke survivors, brain and spinal cord injury patients, orthopedic injuries, and other complex medical conditions. With a compassionate team of therapists, nurses, and physicians, we provide personalized physical, occupational, and speech therapy tailored to each patient’s needs. Our modern facility and innovative therapy technologies create a nurturing environment for healing. Joint Commission-accredited and ranked among the top rehabilitation centers nationally, Green Bay Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to offer patient-centered care that empowers patients to achieve their highest level of independence.

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Famous for its Packers spirit, Green Bay is more than football—it offers riverfront living, outdoor trails, and a strong sense of community. With low crime, great schools, and affordable housing, Green Bay is ideal for families and professionals.

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 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.