Occupational Therapist Assistant, Certified COTA- FT

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) -FT Who we are: Formerlyknown as Towanda Memorial Hospital, this facility is a satellitecampus of Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, located 17 miles north inSayre, Pa. The Towanda campus joined Guthrie in April 2015, servingBradford and Sullivan counties, offering ease of access to clinicalservices to those in the surrounding communities. Long-term careservices are also provided for patients with a 68-bed skillednursing unit and a 94-bed personal care home. How you'll contributeAn Occupational Therapist (OT) who excels in this role: Assumesresponsibility and accountability as indicated for the care ofthose patients being treated by Certified Occupational TherapistAssistants, rehabilitation technicians and occupational therapystudents. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assumethe duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence ofthat individual as qualified to do so. Assesses patients' needs;identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapyinterventions; works cooperatively with other patient teampersonnel in maintaining standards for professional occupationaltherapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork. Observes andevaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short- and long-termgoals. Recommends change to physician, if needed. Performs anappropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments,as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. Thepopulation is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adultmedical rehabilitation program and services. Able to assess patientpain interfering with optimal level of function of participation inrehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain;makes appropriate physician contact for intervention. Why join usWe believe that investing in our employees is the first step toproviding excellent patient care. In addition to your basecompensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits :Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - withmedical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailoredbenefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certificationtuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement packageand company match. Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, andfinancial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual careappointments, mental health services and discount programs).Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancementopportunities. What we're looking for Current licensure as anOccupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapypreferred but not required. Effective oral and writtencommunication skills in English with additional languages preferredCurrent CPR/BLS certification. Connect with a Recruiter Not readyto complete an application, or have questions? Please contact EmmaPeterson by emailing at .... EEOCStatement "Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal EmploymentOpportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with allapplicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment inemployment." Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based careand driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Ourdiversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states andincludes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation andbehavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites ofcare across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitationunits, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. Webelieve that success is achieved through talented people. We wantto create places where employees want to work, with opportunitiesto pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make adifference in communities across the country. Lifepoint Health is aleader in community-based care and driven by a mission of MakingCommunities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery networkspans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such asacute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute carefacilities. We believe that success is achieved through talentedpeople. We want to create places where employees want to work, withopportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers thattruly make a difference in communities across the country.