COTA - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition programs

Wellness programs

Retention programs

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. through Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Per Diem COTA to join our team of patient caregivers in Greenwood, South Carolina.

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, you will provide rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments and monitor progress as therapy plans are implemented. Required licensure and BLS/CPR are needed; prior rehab hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative services under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Monitor patient progress and document outcomes in the chart.

Skills

COTA licensure

BLS/CPR

Rehab care experience

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

COTA licensed (state)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

COTA - Per Diem - Greenwood, SC

We are seeking a Per Diem 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.