COTA - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Greenwood, SC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our compassionate rehab team on a per diem basis. The role supports patients with physical impairments under supervision of an OT, delivering targeted therapy sessions and progress tracking.

Ideal candidates hold active COTA licensure, BLS/CPR, and at least one year of rehab hospital experience; strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Active COTA license in the state of South Carolina.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Prefer 1 year of direct patient care in a rehabilitation hospital.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments and monitors progress.

Skills

COTA licensure

CPR/BLS

Rehab hospital experience

Critical thinking

Clinical operations

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Overview

COTA - Per Diem - Greenwood, SC

Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital

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

Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Greenwood, South Carolina is a cutting-edge inpatient rehab hospital that serves patients from Greenwood and the surrounding Lakelands region with excellence and compassion. We provide intensive rehabilitation services for a range of conditions - from stroke and neurological injury recovery to post-surgical orthopedic rehab and trauma recovery - all aimed at maximizing each patient's functional abilities. Our knowledgeable team of therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians works closely with patients and their loved ones to develop customized therapy plans and realistic goals. Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital offers the latest in rehabilitative technology (such as therapy gyms and mobility training equipment) in a comfortable, small-community setting. Joint Commission-accredited and part of Ernest Health's nationally recognized network, our hospital is devoted to treating every patient with dignity, respect, and the high-quality care they deserve as they work toward recovery.

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.