Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - North Knoxville • Powell, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronically and critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) treats patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The position is per diem at Select Specialty Hospital - North Knoxville (Powell), with a Monday through Friday schedule.

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, in collaboration with an Occupational Therapist, modify treatment during sessions as indicated.
• 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 the financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of employees and their family members.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time and per-diem employees upon reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed