Part-Time COTA: Flexible Day Shifts for Impact

Corewell Health; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity protection

Retirement options

Multiple benefits programs

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support inpatient rehab services at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph and related sites in Michigan. Under supervision, you will assist with therapy plans, document care, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to restore patient function.

Responsibilities include delivering planned treatments, monitoring progress, and educating patients and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree accredited therapy assistant program.
• Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Upon Hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association 90 Days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross 90 Days.
• Therapy assistance experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assists Occupational Therapists in providing therapy and participates in the patient/client’s overall plan of care.
• Delivers treatment programs as planned, delegated and supervised to restore maximal function and assesses progress.
• Documents patient activities per department standards and regulatory requirements.
• Communicates with the health care team to ensure continuity of care and coordinates patient care in interdisciplinary settings.
• Alerts supervisors to potential health problems or changes in patient condition.
• May instruct and train rehab staff, nursing, and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participates in ongoing process improvement and program development.
• Transports patients to community resources as needed for therapeutic goals.

Education

Associate’s Degree accredited therapy assistant program

COTA - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

BLS - American Heart Association

BLS - American Red Cross

Job description

Corewell Health is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support inpatient rehab services at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph and related sites in Michigan. Under supervision, you will assist with therapy plans, document care, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to restore patient function.

Responsibilities include delivering planned treatments, monitoring progress, and educating patients and caregivers.