Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
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Job Summary
Facility Name: Phelps Health Medical Center
Position: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Shift:Full-time Days
Schedule:8:00am- 5:00pm weekdays
Your experience matters
More about our team:
Phelps Health Acute Care Occupational Therapy is an integral part of the inpatient care team providing comprehensive occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients across medical surgical ICU and specialty units. Our therapists collaborate closely with physicians nursing case management and rehabilitation colleagues to promote functional independence safety and successful discharge planning. Our Acute Care OT team works in a fastpaced dynamic environment that values teamwork clinical excellence and supports continuous learning and professional growth.
We serve Rolla Waynesville and the surrounding communities in south-central Missouri.
What were looking for:We are looking for a dynamic Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave paid time off and 2 additional paid holidays (for a total of 8 holidays) offering added flexibility.
Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What you will do in this role:
Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain after consulting with supervising OTR/L and makes appropriate physician contact as indicated.
Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.
Observes treatment affect accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR/L if needed.
Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.
Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Companys Code of Business Conduct the Corporate Compliance Agreement appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state where services are rendered
Current CPR certification
Strong organizational and communication skills
Accepting new grads
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
