Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), PRN

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Southern TN Regional Health System Pulaski 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 Therapy Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who excels in this role :

• Under guidance of supervising OTR / L : Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs.
• 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 according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.
• Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR / L, if needed.
• Communicates collaborates with support personnel 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.
• Complies with department, hospital, and regulatory agency guidelines with respect to ethics, legal issues, and supervisory relationships. Demonstrates professional accountability per AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

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 :

What we're looking for :

More about Southern TN Regional Health System Pulaski :

STRHS Pulaski is part of the Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, a regional network of hospitals and healthcare services serving communities in southern Tennessee. The Pulaski campus provides inpatient and outpatient services to Giles County and the surrounding area at its 95-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility and physician practices.

EEOC Statement :

Southern TN Regional Health System Pulaski is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southern TN Regional Health System Pulaski is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.