Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Acute Care
About The Position
Carroll Hospital in Westminster, Maryland, is part of the NovaCare/LifeBridge Health family. We are seeking a full-time certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) to join our large multidisciplinary team. This is a 40-hour day shift position that includes a weekend rotation of 1-2 Saturdays per month, per clinician. New graduate COTAs are welcome to apply. Acute care experience is preferred. We have an on-site mentorship available at this 153-bed inpatient hospital. We provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with: Brain Injury Spinal Cord Injury Stroke Amputation Neurological Disorders Orthopedic Conditions Multiple Traumas Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being: Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate paid sick time and holiday accruals. Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt Specialized Care: Explore different specialties like aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, concussion care, hand therapy, and more Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program
- State COTA license (or license eligible)
- CPR certification
- Valid state driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Acute care experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Detail-Oriented: Observe, note and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals and ensure proper documentation of patient care.
- Education: Teach patients new ways of approaching tasks and how to break down activities into achievable components.
- High Standard of Care: Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/procedures and applicable regulations and corporate policies
- Personalized Treatment: Under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist, optimize patients’ functional abilities and skills.
Benefits
- Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
- Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance with separate paid sick time and holiday accruals.
- Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
- Explore different specialties like aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, concussion care, hand therapy, and more
- Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
