COTA - Full-Time (Outpatient)

Ernest Health•Elgin, IA

10d

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 COTA is expected to integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice. The position is full-time at Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Elgin, South Carolina, serving the greater Columbia area.

Requirements

Current licensure as a COTA, 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/or 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 from one task to another 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.

Responsibilities

Provide rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments under the direction of an occupational therapist.
Monitor each patient's program and record the patient's progress for the occupational therapist.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.