Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Overview

At Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona, we are passionate about patient care! Nationally Recognized: Our hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 3 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Brain Injury Certification and Stroke Rehabilitation Certification. At our 40-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving Northern Arizona and surrounding areas. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.

At Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona, employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Below is a brief summary of our benefits.

• PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well
• FREE prescription plans
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• EAP
• Flex plans, 401K matching
• Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc
• PET insurance!
• Group legal – provides legal assistance with personal legal matters
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Work life balance

Responsibilities

Helps patients improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Required Skills:

· Current licensure as a COTA required

· Basic Life Support/CPR card required

· One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

· Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.

· Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.

· Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards

· Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

· Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.

· Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.

· Effective organizational and time management skills.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.

· Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

· Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Acute care
• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person