Occupational Therapy Assistant

Encompass Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in a PRN role. In this rewarding position, you will play a crucial role in helping patients regain independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals. Your dedication to compassionate care and attention to detail will directly impact patient outcomes. This innovative firm values collaboration and continuous learning, offering competitive compensation and benefits from day one. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and want to be part of a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Employee stock-purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or certification required for the role.
• Effective communication skills essential for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatment according to regulations.
• Maintain communication with departments to meet patient needs.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Demonstrated competency in occupational treatment

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program

Current state licensure or certification

CPR certification

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Extra attention to detail

Exceptional outcomes

BE THE CONNECTION.

Your role as a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) lets you be the connection between dedication to detail and patient outcomes that exceed expectations. Use your passion for rehabilitation to ensure that patients receive care that sets the standard as you treat patients with compassion and empathy. Enhance the impact of your abilities with national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.

What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different-and Better:

Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients' lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.

Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you'll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity:

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

PRN Opening

Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you:

1. Provide occupational therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state and federal regulations and professional guidelines.
2. Perform occupational therapy treatment tasks as delegated and supervised by occupational therapists.
3. Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff and hospital needs are met.

Credentials:

1. Current state licensure or certification or state practice act, whichever is applicable, required.
2. CPR certification preferred, unless otherwise required by hospital policy.
3. Successful completion of an associate's degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program preferred.
4. Effective communication skills for working with patients, families and caregivers required.
5. Demonstrated competency in occupational treatment essential.

Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including:

1. Benefits that begin when you do.
2. Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.
3. Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
4. Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
5. Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.
6. Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

About Us:

Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what's right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together.

Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team.

To learn more about us, please visit us online at encompasshealth.com

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