COTA - Full-Time (Outpatient)

Ernest Health • Elgin, IA

3h

About The Position

The COTA provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments under the direction of an occupational therapist. The role monitors patients’ programs and records their progress for the occupational therapist. The employee integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice. The position is full-time and based in Columbia (Elgin), South Carolina.

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 assess 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 them.
• 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

• Provide rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• 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 challenges and participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off, with vacation time accruing from the start date.
• Recognition, wellness, and retention programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed