What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) position at Lifepoint Rehabilitation?
Facility Name: MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena
Schedule: Full Time
Your experience matters
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
A Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) who excels in this role:
- Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
- Assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
- Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
- Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
- Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
- Other duties as assigned
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for
Requirements include:
- Candidates must have certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an associate's degree
- Current and valid state OTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are rendered
- CPR certification (when required)
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