Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant- Singing River Hospital

Job Type: PRN

Your experience matters

Singing River Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others . As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant who excels in this role:

• Communicates patient progress or problems to the team, instructs and coordinates with patient's family and nursing staff in follow up programs

• Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions.

• Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation.

• Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR/L, if needed.

• Communicates with support team regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.

• Conducts the class/group situations (stroke, SCI, BI) as appropriate.

• When necessary, instructs care giver/family members in home exercise program as related to the patient's functional and self-care status: discusses necessary equipment for the home situation.

• Completes timely and accurate documentation, including QI scoring, of patient treatment in the patient medical record as indicated

• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain after consulting with supervising OTR/L and makes appropriate physician contact as indicated.

• Keeps the supervising therapist informed of patient's status, problem areas, progress, etc.

• Perceives the existence of problems and notifies supervising therapist for implementation of safe, effective and timely solutions.

• Provides input/suggestions for the physical functioning of the department in the areas of equipment management, space utilization, storage, etc.

• Assists in inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment.

• Develops home programs and instructs patients in the programs

• Performs discharge planning under the direct supervision of the OTR/L (prescriptions, equipment requests, and referrals).

• Uses computer system to assist in preparation/maintenance/printing of work list and entering of charges.

• Utilizes specialized equipment, testing procedures and/or advanced treatment techniques with appropriate competency

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

• Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.

• Current BLS/CPR.

EEOC Statement

Singing River Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Singing River Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.