Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Acute care- Southside M at BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH INC

Petersburg, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Therapeutic Interventions, Patient Education, Documentation, Collaboration, Discharge Planning, Problem Solving, Performance Improvement, BLS Certification, Acute Care Experience, Adult Population, Geriatric Population

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Acute care Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA PRN (as needed) Two weekend days per month plus at least one holiday per year (Saturday and/or Sunday; 7AM - 3PM), flat rate Please note: Prior acute care experience highly preferred Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The incumbent shall be responsible for providing, under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, therapeutic interventions in a team environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to performance improvement activities as applicable, problem solving, and productivity. Employment Qualifications The incumbent shall be a graduate of an AOTA approved Associate’s degree program or shall have completed equivalent training and hold an applicable and current state license or certification to practice. Experience working with adult and geriatric populations is desirable. Experience working in the acute care setting is desirable however is not required Current BLS certification required or obtained within ninety days of completing new employee orientation. Essential Job Functions Clinical Area Provide age appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Monitor patient response to treatment. Document the course of patient care in the electronic medical record including progress made and continuing need for treatment. Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that support continued functional independence and document same in the electronic medical record. Collaborate with the Occupational Therapist to develop new methods of delivering education to patients and family. Participate in discharge planning as part of the interdisciplinary team. Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: Physical Therapy - Southside RMC - Petersburg It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com. We believe your best is yet to come. At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

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Responsibilities

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. This includes monitoring patient responses, documenting care, and collaborating with the healthcare team.