Part-Time COTA — Inpatient Rehab

spectrumhealth; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health in Saint Joseph, MI, is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant to support inpatient rehabilitation at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph. Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will assist in delivering therapy, assessing progress, and educating patients and families.

The role requires an OTA certification, NBCOT, and BLS from AHA or Red Cross, with day shifts and variable hours as part of the Rehab Inpatient St Joseph team.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree accredited therapy assistant program is required.
• COTA certification from NBCOT is required upon hire.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association is required.
• BLS certification from American Red Cross is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists Occupational Therapists in providing therapy to patient/client. Participates in the preparation and execution of the patient/client's overall plan of care.
• Provides a treatment program as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Occupational Therapist according to agency policy to restore and return maximal function to the patient/client.
• Documentation for each patient/client is in compliance with department standards, medical-legal, regulatory and reimbursement procedures.
• Communicates with other members of the health care team to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services; attends interdisciplinary conferences.
• Alerts the supervising occupational therapist or designees of potential health problems or changes in the patient/client's condition.
• May instruct and train rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical staff and students regarding patient/client needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participates in ongoing process improvement and program development.

Education

Associate's Degree accredited therapy assistant program

Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross

Job description

Corewell Health in Saint Joseph, MI, is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant to support inpatient rehabilitation at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph. Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will assist in delivering therapy, assessing progress, and educating patients and families.

The role requires an OTA certification, NBCOT, and BLS from AHA or Red Cross, with day shifts and variable hours as part of the Rehab Inpatient St Joseph team.