Description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Ocala 
Setting: LTAC Hospital 
Job Type: PRN
City/State: Ocala, FL

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. 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!

What you will do in this role:

Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programsAssist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient recordsDocument patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirementsMaintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean conditionHandle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal lawsOther duties as assigned
Qualifications

Candidates must have certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an Associate's degreeCurrent and valid state OTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are renderedCPR certification (when required)

Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization. We are fully dedicated to our partners and delivering on the promise made to patients.