What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)-Emphasis in Outpatient Pediatrics position at Newberry Health?
Description
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive, community-focused environment?
Newberry Health is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our exceptional team.
Located in beautiful Newberry County, SC, Newberry Health is a 90-bed, acute care, independent, not-for-profit hospital recognized with the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. We are proud of our strong leadership, dedicated staff, and commitment to providing high-quality care for our patients. Our rehab department also offers outpatient adult and outpatient pediatric therapy in our free standing clinics. The position we are hiring for is primarily outpatient pediatric therapy based.
Job Summary:
With supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, the COTA administers optimal patient care by planning, organizing, and implementing an occupational therapy program including, documentation and treatment for individual patients. All treatment media, approaches and techniques will be appropriate and specific to population served.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Prior experience as a COTA preferred
- Will consider new graduate
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of South Carolina
- BLS certification required, or must obtain with 60 days of employment
Newberry County Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.