What are the responsibilities and job description for the COTA-PRN position at Ernest Health?
We are seeking a PRN COTA to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!
Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Cayce, South Carolina (Columbia area) offers specialized inpatient rehabilitation in a warm and professional environment. Our hospital is dedicated to restoring the quality of life for individuals recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other serious illnesses or injuries. We provide comprehensive rehab services, including advanced physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology, delivered by a compassionate multidisciplinary team. The facility is equipped with modern therapy gyms and amenities to promote healing and comfort. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is recognized for its patient-focused care and strong outcomes, proudly serving patients and families across the Midlands region.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines.
- Current Basic Life Support/CPR card required.
- One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
Additional Qualifications/Skills:
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to move quickly from one task to another and to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job
Responsibilities
Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments. Monitors the patient's program and records patient's progress for the occupational therapist. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.