Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

In collaboration with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the health care team the Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is responsible for assisting in the treatment plan to achieve the goals of the patient as outlined by the Occupational Therapist. You serve as a key position of the interdependent team, and hold responsibility for achieving positive patient and department outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

• Conduct patient assessments and evaluations to determine physical condition, limitations, medical histories and patient goals
• Teach the patient how to operate a range of equipment and devices that aide in their therapeutic success and overall well-being
• Provide education to the patient/family and effectively document the therapy process

What qualifications you may need:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Assistance is required
• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in the state which you practice, in accordance with law and regulation
• A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required
• Prior acute care and/or inpatient rehab experience working as an Occupational Therapist Assistant is preferred

HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital provides quality healthcare services, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology for more than 50 years. Our 130+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities and offers a range of services for our patients; these include diagnostic, therapeutic, emergency and surgical services as well as 24/7 Emergency Care for adults and children. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

Located in the heart of Walterboro, HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital has a longstanding history as a leader in the community with a commitment to patient-centered care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our COTA opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.