Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN - IRF

Job Description

Schedule : PRN

Your experience matters

Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation 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 an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) 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

An Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) 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.

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 for full-time and part-time employees.

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

"Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation 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.