Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highlands • Latrobe, PA

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 need extended healing and recovery. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) treats patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses, conducting individual therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The COTA monitors patient responses and collaborates with an OT to modify treatment as indicated, completes documentation in accordance with department policies and procedures, and participates in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

This is a per diem position at Select Specialty Hospital - Laurel Highlands, located inside WVU Medicine Latrobe Hospital. Compensation is $30.00 per hour. The employer offers an extensive orientation program and notes that strong performance may lead to potential full-time opportunities.

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 collaborate with an OT to 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.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per diem employees upon reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for employees and family members.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed