• Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

    AdventHealth (Rome, GA)


    All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

    - Benefits from Day One

     

    - Paid Days Off from Day One

     

    - Career Development

     

    - Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

     

    - Mental Health Resources and Support

     

    - Pet Insurance*

     

    - Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

    Our promise to you:

    Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.

     

    **Shift** : Part Time

    **Work Schedule:** Wednesday – Sunday, 8 hours/day shifts

    **Location:** AdventHealth Redmond

    **The community you’ll be caring for:** _AdventHealth Redmond_

    • Rome’s historical markers help document the city’s history and gives insight into the culturally rich heritage.

    • Population- 36,332 (2019 census)

    • Developed s a regional center for the fields of medical care and education

    • In addition to its public-school system, it has several private schools. Higher-level educational institutions include private Berry College and Shorter University, and the public Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Georgia Highlands College.

    • Largest city near the center of the triangular area defined by the Interstate highways between Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, and Chattanooga, TN.

    The role you’ll contribute:

    Responsible for administering occupational therapy modalities of treatment per Plan of Care and as supervised by the Occupational Therapist. The COTA assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability..

    The value you’ll bring to the team:

    Assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - make appropriate physician contact for intervention.

     

    Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

     

    Assisting with a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assess effectiveness of learning, include family in teaching as appropriate. Apprise staff Occupational Therapist of conclusions.

     

    Demonstrate knowledge of occupational therapy modalities.

     

    Treat patients and families with respect and dignity. Identify and address psychosocial needs of patient and family.

     

    Interact professionally with patient and family and involve patient and family in patient education.

     

    Coordinate and assist with directing patient care to ensure patient's needs are met and hospital/HH policy is followed.

     

    Communicate appropriately and clearly to physicians, hospital staff and members of the Home Health department.

    Qualifications

    The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed** **:

    Education Level

    Education Details

    Required/

    Preferred

     

    High School

     

    Grad or Equiv

    Required

    Meets the requirements for certification as an occupational therapy assistant established by the American Occupational Therapy Association

    Required

    Licenses/Certifications

     

    Licenses/Certification Details

    Required/

    Preferred

     

    and/or

     

    BCLS - Basic Life Support

     

    CPR Cert

    Required

    COTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant – Certified

    Required

    This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

     

    **Category:** Rehabilitation Services

    **Organization:** AdventHealth Redmond

    **Schedule:** Full-time

    **Shift:** 1 - Day

    **Req ID:** 25020183

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.