Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)- LTAC

Lifepoint Health•Riviera Beach, FL

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital The Palm Beaches LTAC is seeking a Full Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join their team. Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, is committed to prioritizing employee well-being to enable exceptional patient care. As a COTA, you will contribute to a mission of making communities healthier by providing vital services.

Requirements

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.
Current CPR certification.
Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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.