Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Med Surg

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, North Alabama Medical Center (Med Surg)

Job Type : Full-Time

Your experience matters

At North Alabama Medical Center , we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Certified Occupational Therapist 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.

Who We Are :

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center i s a 263 bed facility offering the community's only open heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart / American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center's 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

Where We Are :

No matter what type of things you're interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence, AL, is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical

How you'll contribute

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.

Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with team members through the continuum of care.

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

The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.

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.

Protects patient confidentiality in regard to medical, emotional, and social status.

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

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 :

Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

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.

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Traci Earnhart by emailing Traci.Earnhart@lifepointhealth.net.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation 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.