Facility Name: Hays Medical Center ARU
Position: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Shift: FT typically Monday - Friday 9am-5pm rotating weekend may be required
Schedule:40 hours weekly, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Signing Bonus: $10,000
Your experience matters
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team:
Hays Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, 200+ bed hospital and the region's only tertiary care center. Our commitment has earned national recognition, including being named a Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the NRHA, receiving Healthgrades' Outstanding Patient Experience Award, being recognized by Vizient as a Top Performer in Complex Care, and earning a five-star rating in the 2024 CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. These honors reflect the excellence and dedication of every Hays Med Associate.Our ARU Unit is an 11-bed unit. This is a fast paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!
What we're looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!
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 programs
· Assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
· Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
· Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
· Handle 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 laws
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
· Candidates must have certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
· Graduate of an accredited American Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an Associate's degree
· Current and valid state AOTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are rendered
· Inpatient experience preferred
· CPR certification (when required)
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers
· Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
· Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
· Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
· Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
· Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
EEOC Statement
Hays Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hays Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
