PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Kindred Healthcare; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitation services is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team. This role involves communicating patient progress, documenting care, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The organization is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, and is committed to helping patients regain independence after injuries or illnesses. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) required.
• Current and valid state OTA license or equivalent is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress to supervisors and team members.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe condition.

Skills

Patient Communication

Documentation

Scheduling

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St Petersburg
Setting: Inpatient Acute Rehab
Job Type: PRN
City/State: St Petersburg, FL

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

What you will do in this role:

• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

• Candidates must have certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an Associate's degree
• Current and valid state OTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are rendered
• CPR certification (when required)

Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization. Weare fully dedicated to our partners and delivering on the promise made to patients.