COTA Student Loan Assistance Program

Ernest Health•Casper, WY

About The Position

Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its patient-care team in Casper, Wyoming. The 40-bed hospital provides specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to patients recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions. It is part of Ernest Health and offers employee recognition, wellness, and retention programs, as well as opportunities for employees to provide feedback on their work experience. Under the direction of an occupational therapist, the COTA provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments, monitors patient programs, and records patient progress for the occupational therapist. The COTA is expected to integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Requirements

Current COTA licensure as required by state guidelines.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.
Demonstrated critical-thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to move quickly between tasks and prioritize tasks.
Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job.

Nice To Haves

One year of direct patient-care experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provide rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments.
Monitor patients’ programs and record their progress for the occupational therapist.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Benefits

PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
Dental and vision coverage.
401(k) with employer matching.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives.
Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.
Student Loan Assistance Program.