Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Outpatient

Lifepoint Health • Sylva, NC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) functions under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist and as directed by a licensed physician. The COTA is responsible for a specific patient’s care, assuming responsibility and accountability for providing occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist. The goal is to restore function and prevent disability following patient illness or injury. These responsibilities are carried out in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies, while maintaining the highest degree of 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