Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Lifepoint Health • Lynchburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to provide care in its 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility. Under the guidance of a supervising OTR/L, the OTA gathers relevant information and implements comprehensive treatment programs using varied techniques and activities. The assistant reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs, identifies equipment and discharge needs, and observes for precautions related to patients’ injuries and diagnoses.

The OTA treats patients across diverse diagnostic populations, completes supporting documentation in accordance with hospital policy and the State Practice Act, monitors treatment effects and progress toward short- and long-term goals, and recommends changes to the supervising OTR/L as needed. The role also involves collaborating and communicating with support personnel about treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.

Requirements

• Current state licensure.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the care of patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather pertinent information and implement comprehensive treatment programs using varied techniques and activities under the guidance of a supervising OTR/L.
• Review and modify treatment in response to changing patient needs.
• Identify equipment and discharge needs.
• Observe patient injuries and diagnoses and take necessary precautions.
• Provide treatment to diverse diagnostic populations.
• Complete supporting documentation according to hospital policy and the State Practice Act.
• Observe treatment effects and progress toward short- and long-term goals, and recommend changes to the supervising OTR/L when needed.
• Communicate and collaborate with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Brand-new hospital with cutting-edge equipment and technology.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed