Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Position Available In Wake, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their interdisciplinary team in providing care to patients in Apex and the surrounding area. The role involves implementing treatment programs, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with supervising therapists. Qualifications include state licensure, previous patient care experience, and current BLS/CPR certification. Benefits include competitive pay rates, professional development opportunities, and supportive leadership.
Job Description
Description:
A career at Peak Rehabilitation Hospital, a 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, Duke Health and WakeMed, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Raleigh/Durham area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Apex, and the surrounding area, need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply! Our Benefits
- State of the art equipment
- Competitive pay rates
- Various shift availabilities
- Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
- Low therapist to patient ratios
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Targeted approach to career development
- Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
- Superior quality patient outcomes
- Supportive leadership and culture What you will do 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 Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Previous experience in the care of patients preferred Current BLS/CPR Peak Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
