COTA - Occupational Therapy Asst Acute Care

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Dependent scholarships

Life insurance

Job summary

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join the acute care team. You will work with Occupational Therapists and an interdisciplinary group to help patients regain independence and improve function.

The role offers hands-on therapy, mentorship, and diverse opportunities for continuing education and career growth within the HCA Healthcare network.

Qualifications

• BCLS must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date.
• COTA or OTA certification must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Administering occupational therapy treatments and adapting interventions as patient needs and abilities change.
• Supporting patients and families with education, encouragement, and practical strategies for recovery and independence.
• Documenting patient progress accurately and contributing input to care planning and interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Collaborating with Occupational Therapists to respond to changes in patient status and ensure safe, effective care.
• Serving as a trusted resource for patients, caregivers, and colleagues while fostering a positive, supportive care environment.

Skills

BCLS within 7 days of start

COTA/OTA certification within 7 days

Education

COTA or OTA certification or equivalent

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $22.39 - $31.34 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Occupational Therapy Asst COTA Acute Care you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at HCA Healthcare, you'll be a vital part of a team helping patients regain independence and live their best lives. You'll provide hands-on care alongside Occupational Therapists and an interdisciplinary team that values your voice and expertise. With caseloads that allow you to deliver your best care, efficient systems, supportive mentorship, and multiple options for growth and education advancement, you'll have all the tools and environment to focus on what matters most – improving more lives in more ways.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering occupational therapy treatments and adapting interventions as patient needs and abilities change
• Supporting patients and families with education, encouragement, and practical strategies for recovery and independence
• Documenting patient progress accurately and contributing input to care planning and interdisciplinary team discussions
• Collaborating closely with Occupational Therapists to respond to changes in patient status and ensure safe, effective care
• Serving as a trusted resource for patients, caregivers, and colleagues while fostering a positive, supportive care environment

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date
• (COTA) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, or (OTA) Occupational Therapy Assistant must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date

Benefits

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) is a full-service hospital with 318+ patient beds. Our hospital is the largest medical facility in the region. We serve southeast Idaho, western Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park, and parts of Montana. Our facility has an ER, a Level II Trauma Center, a Level 1 ICU (one of two in Idaho), and the only Burn Center in the state of Idaho. We have the region's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for critically ill children. Our 74-bed Behavioral Health Center offers inpatient and outpatient mental health care for adolescents and adults.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country - offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and EIRMC are all about caring for people. This care extends to patients, families, and colleagues.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.