COTA - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, Ohio seeks a per diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team of patient caregivers. The role supports inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain/spinal injuries, and orthopedic patients with one-on-one therapy sessions.

Under OT supervision, you will deliver rehabilitative services, monitor patient progress, and help ensure high-quality care aligned with our mission and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines.
• CPR/Basic Life Support certification required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and understanding of treatment costs in clinical practice.
• Excellent communication, confidentiality and teamwork skills.
• Proficient with data entry, word processing, email and record management.

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.
• Supports the hospital's mission and guiding principles in daily practice.

Skills

COTA licensure

CPR certification

Patient care experience

Job description

Overview

COTA - Per Diem - Toledo, Ohio

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

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, Ohio is a premier inpatient rehab facility offering comprehensive rehabilitative care to patients in the Toledo metro area and beyond. Our hospital is dedicated to restoring hope and functionality to individuals recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic surgeries, and other serious medical conditions that require intensive therapy. We provide a full continuum of rehabilitation services, including advanced neurological rehab, orthopedic and sports injury rehab, and cardiopulmonary rehab, all administered by a compassionate team of specialists. At Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio, each patient benefits from an individualized care plan and one-on-one therapy sessions in our cutting-edge therapy gym and rehab gardens. Fully accredited and ranked among the nation’s top rehabilitation hospitals, we pride ourselves on delivering efficient, effective care that helps patients achieve remarkable improvements and confidently return to their daily lives.

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.