What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN position at ClearSky Health and Careers?
We are always in searching for patient focused Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our care team.
Are you a dedicated and compassionate clinician seeking a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Submit your application to be considered for a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) as we continue to grow and expand our care team at ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Lake City, FL.
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What We Offer: Your Path to a Rewarding Career Starts Here!
- Competitive PRN Rates
- 401k Matching
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Career Advancement
- Supportive, Inclusive Culture
- Real Work Life Balance
- Employee Recognition Program
Our passionate and team focused Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs) are responsible for providing rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist. They monitor the patient's program and records patient's progress for the Occupational Therapist. This position fulfills these responsibilities while integrating company values into daily practice.
This position is PRN and will work day shifts as needed
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assists Occupational Therapist in determining patient abilities and/or limitations in establishing treatment goals and in planning appropriate occupational therapy treatment.
- Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, completes documentation of patient status/progress for assigned patients. Reports observation of patient performance to Occupational Therapist.
- Provides age-related and culturally sensitive delivery of patient care services.
- Collaborates with the patient, team members, and area staff during the rehabilitation process to ensure quality care. Coordinates with interdisciplinary team on patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress.
- Assists in safe and efficient management and maintenance of the therapy program areas, equipment and supplies. Adheres to treatment and safety precautions, including emergency response.
- May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
Requirements for consideration:
- While recent graduates are welcome to apply, 1 year of direct patient care experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.
- Must possess current state licensure as a COTA in good standing at the time of hire
- Basic Life Support/CPR required.
Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:
- A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods.
- Both gross and precise motor functions.
- Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
- Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
- Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.
- Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
- Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
- Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Ready to make a difference—and love where you work?
Click to apply and learn what it means to be part of the ClearSky Health team! You will be contacted by a member of our team if you are selected to be considered for any opportunity that comes available.
We value our employee’s skills, talents and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are valued, treated with dignity, respected, provided educational and training opportunities recognized and rewarded. These values are included in our competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits:
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