Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Prime Healthcare is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist to help patients improve their ability to complete everyday activities, regain independence, and safely progress through recovery after illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization.
Key focus areas include Provides prescribed therapeutic services to restore and prevent disability for clients or patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiopulmonary disorders, Performs responsibilities in accordance with departmental and Hospital policies, state and federal regulatory requirements, and Provide occupational therapy treatments according to established plans of care.
Successful candidates bring Association Degree In COTA, Current State Occupational Therapy Certification, and Current BCLS Certificate. Important skills include Provide Therapeutic Services, Restore Function, Prevent Disability, Provide Occupational Therapy Treatments, Assist Patients With Mobility, and Assist Patients With Coordination.
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Overview Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 8 hours
Location: Southern Regional Medical Center - Riverdale, GA
We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), sometimes referred to as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or Occupational Therapist Assistant. Our Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will work under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant helps patients improve their ability to complete everyday activities, regain independence, and safely progress through recovery after illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization.
Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
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Within scope of practice and under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, provides prescribed therapeutic services in order to restore and prevent disability for clients, or patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiopulmonary disorders.
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Performs responsibilities in accordance with departmental and Hospital policies, state and federal regulatory requirements: Title 22 Section 70517, 70519.
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Provide occupational therapy treatments according to established plans of care
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Assist patients with mobility, coordination, strength, and daily living activities
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Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the Occupational Therapist and care team
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Educate and support patients and families throughout the rehabilitation process
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Provides prescribed therapy services to help restore function and prevent disability while following hospital policies and regulatory requirements
Qualifications Education and Work Experience
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Association Degree (COTA) from an accredited program.
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Current state Occupational Therapy certification.
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Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
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National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC membership preferred. Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
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Health, dental, and vision insurance options
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Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
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Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
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Employer 401K options
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Tuition reimbursement options
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Life, disability, and other insurance options
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Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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