What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) position at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation?
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network has an immediate need for a full time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital in Center Valley.
JOB SUMMARY:
The ideal candidate would have experience working with the adult population in an inpatient setting. This individual would be part of an interdisciplinary team.
HOURS:
- Day shift
- Monday - Friday; weekend rotation
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- IDENTIFIES PATIENT REHABILITATION CARE REQUIREMENTS
- By assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shift
- PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES REHABILITATIVE CARE
- By setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and families
- PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE TEAM
- By meeting them
- MONITORS DELIVERY OF CARE
- By completing patient rounds
- ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE
- By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital’s philosophy, goals and standards of care; measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards
- PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS
- By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases
- RESPECTS PATIENTS
- By recognizing their rights
- MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- By complying with procedures, rules and regulations
- ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
- By following manufacturers’ instructions
- MAINTAINS SUPPLIES INVENTORY
- By checking stock to determine inventory level
- MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
- By attending educational workshops
- CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM EFFORT
- By accomplishing related results as needed, follows through on delegated tasks, responds to coworkers requests for assistance, demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct and acts as a resource and/or leader when the need arises.
- PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM
- By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events
QUALIFICATIONS:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education
- Associates degree
- Work Experience
- Previous inpatient experience or similar setting preferred
- Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license required
- Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- COTA license (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Center Valley, PA 18034: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $72,205 - $94,896