Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Per Diem - Ernest Health

At Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio, our hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 5 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Brain Injury, Stroke and Cardiac Certification.  At our 40-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Per Diem to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, and our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals is always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside.

Employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Ernest Health provides a variety of benefits to all our employees including: 

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• FSA and HSA (with employer matching) options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition and Continuing Education reimbursement
• Earned Time Off

Full-Time and Part-Time Clinical positions are also eligible for:

• Clinical Career Ladder levels
• Nursing Preceptor Programs
• PCT Career Path levels
• CRRN or CCRN Certification Pay

Required Skills:

·       Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines.

·       Current Basic Life Support/CPR card required.

·       One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

·       Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

·       Demonstrates an 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.

·       Demonstrates 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 proper levels of confidentiality.

·       Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

·       Ability to move quickly from one task to another and to prioritize tasks.

·       Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job

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We're located in the following states:

• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Idaho
• Indiana
• Montana
• New Mexico
• Ohio
• South Carolina
• Texas
• Utah
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments. Monitors the patient's program and records patient's progress for the occupational therapist.  Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.