Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Acute

Lifepoint Health • Sylva, NC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Harris Regional Hospital is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their dedicated rehabilitation team. This role functions under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist and is responsible for a specific patient's care. The COTA will implement occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan to restore function and prevent disability following illness or injury, adhering to hospital and departmental policies while maintaining high-quality patient care.

Requirements

• Current NC certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Associate’s Degree. Graduation from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Functions under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist and as directed by a licensed physician, is responsible for a specific patient’s care.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for providing occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist in order to restore function and prevent disability following patient illness or injury.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree