Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Hospital, Neurology, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Spinal Cord Injury, Treatment Plan
Overview
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
Temple, TX
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Inpatient
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Rate PRN: $35/hr
Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
Why Join Us:
- Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
- Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist (OT), and in accordance with state practice guidelines, the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) , assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care. The OTA is responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services. The OTA, consistently communicates with supervising OT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction. Additionally, the OTA participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self. The OTA may also perform other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
- Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
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Select Medical Corp
Superior quality and care. Compassion and Respect. Results oriented. Teamwork. Resourcefulness. These are the core values upon which Select Medical was built. Since its founding in 1996, Select Medical has passionately focused on providing superior, patient-centered care that improves quality of life.Co-founded by Rocco Ortenzio and Robert Ortenzio, Select Medical began as a regional provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation. Contract therapy was added to the company's specialized health care offerings in 1997, and was quickly followed by the introduction of long-term acute care in 1998. In 1999, Select Medical made one of its largest acquisitions by purchasing NovaCare Physical Rehabilitation and Occupational Health. In three years, Select Medical had grown from a small start-up into a diversified health care company with a national presence. This progressive yet responsible growth was one attribute that led to the company's recognition as one of the Best Managed Companies in America by Forbes magazine.
10,000 employees or more
http://www.selectmedical.com/