What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando North?
Overview
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital
Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando North
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Hours: Full Time
Pay: $24 - $41 per hour
based on experience
At Select Specialty/Regency Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 48,000 people across the country and provides quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.
Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, you will be treating patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses.
- Conducting individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).
- Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with an OT.
- Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
- Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Must have successfully completed (or be eligible to complete) the NBCOT examinations for Occupational Therapy Assistants.
- Possess Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state that the job is located in.
- Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date
Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:
- Critical care experience in a hospital setting is a plus.
Additional Data
Select Medical strives to provide our employees with work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.
- The opportunity to tend to complex, critically ill patients.
- Work jointly with an interdisciplinary team, consisting of registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and physicians to assist patients in regaining their independence.
- Develop collaborative relationships with patients and their families.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Short and Long Term Disability.
- Personal and Family Medical Leave.
We'd love for you to join the team!
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Salary : $24 - $41
