Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Per Diem

Select Medical • Wheeling, WV

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About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will help build the hospital’s in-house therapy department and provide compassionate care to patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses. The position is per diem, Monday through Friday, at Select Specialty Hospital - Wheeling, with compensation of $33.00 per hour. The COTA reports directly to an Occupational Therapist (OT) and conducts patient therapy under OT supervision.

The hospital offers an extensive orientation program to support a smooth transition into the setting. Demonstrated skills and dedication may lead to potential full-time opportunities. The employer describes benefits supporting employees’ and family members’ financial, work/life, and emotional well-being. Part-time and per-diem employees may be eligible for a 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year, and may access the employee assistance program.

Requirements

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Certified BLS, or completion within the first 90 days of employment, as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Monitor patients’ responses to treatment and modify treatment during sessions as indicated, in collaboration with an Occupational Therapist.
• Complete appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participate in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program
• Potential advancement to full-time opportunities
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for employees and family members
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees upon reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year
• Employee assistance program for part-time employees

What This Job Offers

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