Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Full Time | Day Shift

Your experience matters Trios Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant who is joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to

making communities healthier

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. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute An Occupational Therapist Assistant who excels in this role: Under guidance of supervising OTR/L: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs.

Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions.

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.

Conducts the class/group situations (stroke, SCI, BI) as appropriate.

When necessary, instructs care giver/family members in home exercise program as related to the patient's functional and self-care status: discusses necessary equipment for the home situation.

Complies with department, hospital, and regulatory agency guidelines with respect to ethics, legal issues and supervisory relationships. Demonstrates professional accountability per AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with team members through the continuum of care.

Completes timely and accurate documentation, including QI scoring, of patient treatment in the patient medical record as indicated

The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.

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.

Protects patient confidentiality in regard to medical, emotional, and social status.

Keeps the supervising therapist informed of patient's status, problem areas, progress, etc.

Perceives the existence of problems and notifies supervising therapist for implementation of safe, effective and timely solutions.

Demonstrates appropriate safety measures when implementing treatment programs.

Provides input/suggestions for the physical functioning of the department in the areas of equipment management, space utilization, storage, etc.

Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year. 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 we're looking for Current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.

Current BLS/CPR.

Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Maria Delgado by emailing .

Hourly range : $28.43- $38.38

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