Per Diem COTA: Flexible Day Shifts & Balance

Adventist HealthCare; Maryland; On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Recognition and rewards for expertise

403(b) retirement plan

Free employee parking

EAP support

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Shady Grove Medical Center to support rehabilitation services under the mission of spiritual healing. The role involves assisting with patient care, documenting progress, and coordinating with occupational therapists.

The ideal candidate holds Maryland certification, a COTA degree, and a current BLS card. Per diem schedule, 8 hours per week, day shifts, with weekend rotation as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree from accredited COTA program required.
• Site-specific experience preferred (minimum of 1 site specific clinical affiliation required).
• Licensed COTA in the State of Maryland.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing rehabilitation services for patients with physical, mental, or developmental needs.
• Monitor patients and understand health issues to provide necessary support.
• Help patients perform rehabilitative exercises and treatments as directed by therapists.
• Assist with feeding, dressing, hygiene, and comfort of patients.
• Maintain and order treatment equipment and provide progress reports to doctors.

Skills

BLS Certification

Maryland COTA License

Clinical empathy

Education

Associate’s degree from accredited COTA program

Job description

Adventist HealthCare seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Shady Grove Medical Center to support rehabilitation services under the mission of spiritual healing. The role involves assisting with patient care, documenting progress, and coordinating with occupational therapists.

The ideal candidate holds Maryland certification, a COTA degree, and a current BLS card. Per diem schedule, 8 hours per week, day shifts, with weekend rotation as needed.