COTA Weekend- Inpatient Therapy

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to perform therapy procedures and assist the supervising Occupational Therapist. The ideal candidate will hold an Alabama COTA license and have excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Childcare support

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Onsite training

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Alabama COTA license.
• BCLS certification required within orientation period.
• AOTA membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs occupational therapy procedures under supervision.
• Assists the OTR/L in patient activities.
• Supervises technicians, volunteers, and students as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work effectively with all patients

Education

Graduate of an AOTA-accredited educational program for Occupational Therapy Assistants

Job description

Overview

Performs occupational therapy procedures and related tasks under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OTR/L). Assists the OTR/L in patient activities and supervises technicians, volunteers, and students as assigned.

Qualifications

Education required: Graduate of an AOTA-accredited educational program for Occupational Therapy Assistants.

License, Certification, and/or Registration: Must hold a current Alabama COTA license. BCLS certification required within the orientation period. AOTA membership preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with all patients in a fast-paced environment.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals:

Huntsville Hospital was named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state, we offer many opportunities for professional growth. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and ranked among the "Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." Our facilities include six cath labs, four EP labs, and multiple medical and step-down units. We support ongoing education through our training center, Clinical Ladder, and other professional development programs. We value our staff's well-being with comprehensive benefits, childcare, wellness programs, onsite pharmacy, health clinic, tuition assistance, and more. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, partnering with the U.S. Army’s PaYS program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, retirement options with 401K matching, nurse residency, tuition assistance, student loan reimbursement, onsite training, employee discounts, and more!

Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al