Occupational Therapist Assistant, Certified COTA- FT

Job Description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Full-Time!

Who We Are:

Welcome to Lifepoint Rehabilitation, formerly known as Towanda Memorial Hospital! We are a proud satellite campus of Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, located just 17 miles north in Sayre, PA. Since joining Guthrie in April 2015, we have been dedicated to serving Bradford and Sullivan counties, providing essential clinical services to our surrounding communities. Our facility includes a 68-bed skilled nursing unit and a 94-bed personal care home, ensuring comprehensive care for our patients.

Your Role in Our Mission

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of our adult and geriatric patients. Here’s how you’ll contribute:

• Patient Care: Take responsibility for the care of patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and occupational therapy students.
• Assessment & Intervention: Assess patient needs, initiate appropriate occupational therapy interventions, and collaborate with the healthcare team to maintain high standards of care.
• Progress Monitoring: Observe and evaluate treatment effectiveness, adjusting plans as necessary to meet short- and long-term goals.
• Quality Improvement: Conduct timely assessments and quality improvement scoring to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Pain Management: Identify and address patient pain to enhance their participation in rehabilitation.

Why Join Us?

At Lifepoint Rehabilitation, we believe that investing in our employees is the key to providing exceptional patient care. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with plans starting at just $10 per pay period.
• Financial & Career Growth: Access tuition assistance for higher education and certifications, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Participate in wellness programs that support mental, physical, and financial health, including free gym memberships and virtual care appointments.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Previous experience in occupational therapy is preferred but not required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to making communities healthier. Our diverse healthcare network spans 29 states, including 63 community hospital campuses and over 170 additional care sites. We believe that success comes from talented individuals like you, and we strive to create an environment where employees can pursue meaningful and fulfilling careers.

Keywords:

occupational therapy assistant, rehabilitation, patient care, medical rehabilitation, geriatric therapy, treatment assessment, clinical team collaboration, quality improvement scoring, pain management, healthcare