Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Lifepoint Health Careers; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital in Lynchburg, VA, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) for a PRN role. You will work under the supervision of the OTR/L, implementing patient-specific therapy programs and ensuring safety and compliance.

A current state OTA license and BLS/CPR are required, with prior patient care experience preferred. The facility emphasizes high-quality, compassionate care in a newly opened 50-bed inpatient rehab setting.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).
• Previous experience in patient care preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the supervising OTR/L, implements comprehensive therapy programs using varied techniques.
• Reviews and modifies treatment based on patient needs and progress; identifies equipment and discharge needs.
• Provides treatment to diverse patient populations and documents per hospital policy and state practice act.
• Observes treatment effects and progress toward goals; recommends changes to the supervising OTR/L as needed.
• Communicates and collaborates with support staff regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Education

OTA licensure / licensure

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

PRN

Your experience matters

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is a brand-new 50 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility that recently opened. We offer high-quality, compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. Our teams provide evidence-based, transformational care for a broad range of injuries and illnesses in a compassionate, comfortable environment.

How you'll contribute

An Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) who excels in this role:

• Under guidance of supervising OTR/L: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs.
• Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions.
• Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.
• Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR/L, if needed.
• Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.
  

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state licensure. Additional requirements include:

• Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.

• Current BLS/CPR.

About Us

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed rehabilitation hospital committed to offering exceptional care to the Lynchburg community. We are part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

Hourly rate: $48 per hour.

EEOC Statement

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.