Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care/Inpatient Rehab - Mary Black

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Spartanburg Medical Center Mary Black Campus (SMC-MB) is a division of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. Our rehabilitation team consists of PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, and SLPs who work collaboratively to provide excellent patient care in our 230-bed acute care hospital and 18 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit. Our therapist are all cross trained to cover both areas of therapy and have the opportunity to see a patient progress across the continuum of care from the acute setting to the inpatient rehab settings. We also have a dynamic joint program that allows our therapists to see our joint patients on post-operative day one and assist the patient in achieving their goals quickly and effectively.

Our ideal candidate demonstrates our system's core values of accountability, compassion, collaboration, integrity, respect, and stewardship. They have a willingness to improve the quality of life of the patients we treat and like flexibility in their daily routine. We are looking for highly qualified and motivated therapists to join our team in providing excellent patient care that aligns with our mission and vision.

Position Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides direct patient care services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and understands treatment plan and procedure modifications. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for documentation of patient treatments, patient charges, and other information as needed. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is also responsible for the supervision of ancillary staff. He/she participates in community presentations, staff education, and other departmental activities as requested by the supervisor, manager or director.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience

• N/A

Licenses/Registrations/Certifications

• SC COTA License
• Registered with NBCOT
• CPR-AHA BLS

Core Job Responsibilities

• Adheres to all Standards of Behavior.
• Provides therapy according to treatment plan.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation and billing according to practice standards.
• Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Delegates to and supervises support staff.
• Utilizes non-patient care time to assist others, enhance professional growth, and participate in program development.
• Attends departmental and hospital committees and meetings.
• Completes other duties as assigned.