COTA - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Edenwood (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Cayce, South Carolina, part of Ernest Health, Inc., seeks a COTA per diem to provide rehabilitative services under an occupational therapist. The role supports patients with physical impairments and documents progress in a fast-paced rehab setting.

The position emphasizes quality patient care, adherence to infection control standards, and teamwork with a multidisciplinary staff in a modern facility serving the Midlands region.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a COTA in accordance with state guidelines.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to patients.
• Monitors patient progress and documents progress for the supervising OT.
• Helps integrate the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

COTA License

CPR

Job description

Overview

COTA - Per Diem - Columbia (Cayce), SC

Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital

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

Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Cayce, South Carolina (Columbia area) offers specialized inpatient rehabilitation in a warm and professional environment. Our hospital is dedicated to restoring the quality of life for individuals recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other serious illnesses or injuries. We provide comprehensive rehab services, including advanced physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language healing and comfort. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is recognized for its patient-focused care and strong outcomes, proudly serving patients and families across the Midlands region.

At Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, you’ll find the resources to grow your career in a place that feels like home.team. The facility is equipped with modern pathology, delivered by a compassionate multidisciplinary therapy gyms and amenities to promote

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.