COTA - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana is seeking a Per Diem COTA to join our team of passionate patient caregivers.

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, you will provide rehabilitative services, monitor patient progress, and help individuals reclaim function. Qualified candidates hold a COTA license, CPR/BLS, and prefer at least one year of rehab experience.

Our facility uses modern rehab technology and a collaborative team approach to support recovery.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines.
• Current CPR/BLS card required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative services under an occupational therapist.
• Monitor patient progress and document progress.
• Align daily practice with hospital mission and guiding principles.

Skills

Critical thinking

Cost awareness

Clinical operations

Infection control

Confidentiality

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organization

Teamwork

Equipment use

Data entry

Education

COTA license

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

COTA - Per Diem - Bloomington, Indiana

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

Bloomington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana is a cutting-edge inpatient rehab hospital focused on helping patients throughout Southern Indiana reclaim their lives after serious injuries or illnesses. We provide highly individualized rehabilitation programs for a wide range of conditions, including stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex orthopedic recovery, and more. Our team of caring professionals – from rehab physicians and nurses to physical, occupational, and speech therapists – works hand-in-hand with patients and their families to set goals and celebrate progress, fostering a motivating environment. Bloomington Regional features the latest rehab technology and therapy techniques, as well as amenities like a therapeutic gym and outdoor mobility track, to enhance the rehabilitation experience. Accredited and part of Ernest Health’s nationally recognized network, our hospital is known for its welcoming atmosphere and excellent patient outcomes, making it an ideal place for dedicated caregivers to make a difference and for patients to achieve their fullest recovery potential.

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.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR 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.