Occupational Therapy Assistant

Fairview Park Hospital; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan with Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Free Counseling Services

Flexible Spending Accounts

Colleague Recognition Program

Referral Services

Family Support Benefits

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, where your contributions truly matter! In this rewarding role, you will conduct patient assessments, educate patients and their families, and collaborate with a dedicated rehabilitation team to enhance patient care. This established healthcare provider is committed to investing in its team members, offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and want to be part of a caring community, this opportunity is perfect for you. Don't miss out on the chance to join a team that values compassion and excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in the state of practice.
• Prior acute care and/or inpatient rehab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments to determine physical condition and goals.
• Teach patients to operate therapeutic equipment for better outcomes.
• Document therapy process and collaborate with rehabilitation team.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Therapeutic Education

Collaboration with Healthcare Team

Education

Graduation from accredited school of Occupational Therapy Assistance

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an Occupational Therapy Assistant? At Fairview Park Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Fairview Park Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives, and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

What you will do in this role:

• You will conduct patient assessments and evaluations to determine physical condition, limitations, medical histories, and patient goals.
• You will teach the patient how to operate a range of equipment and devices that aid in their therapeutic success and overall well-being.
• You will provide education to the patient/family and effectively document the therapy process.
• You will communicate and collaborate with other members of the rehabilitation team including other therapists, physicians, and nurses to best treat the patient.

What qualifications you may need:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Assistance is required.
• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in the state which you practice, in accordance with law and regulation.
• A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification is required.
• Prior acute care and/or inpatient rehab experience working as an Occupational Therapist Assistant is preferred.

Fairview Park Hospital is a 175+ bed acute-care hospital serving the City of Dublin, Laurens County, and the surrounding communities. Our hospital provides 24-hour emergency services, inpatient and outpatient surgery options, and rehabilitation therapy services. Other specialized programs include our Sleep Center at Fairview Park, the Same Day Surgery Center, the Heart Center at Fairview Park, the Women’s Imaging Center, and much more. We are committed to providing the best for our community. Our facility's stroke center scored “A” on Patient Safety Report Card. We have been named one of the nation’s top 100 hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, IBM Watson Health.

At Fairview Park Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people, and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family of 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Occupational Therapy Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.