Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023. A career at University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed state-of-the-art, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and University Hospitals, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Beachwood area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Beachwood need them! 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!

Our Benefits:



• Competitive pay rate

• Tuition assistance/reimbursement



• Professional development and advancement opportunitie

• Targeted approach to career development

• Supportive leadership and culture

• State-of-the-art equipment



What you will do in this role:

• Under guidance of supervising OTR/L: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs
• Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions
• Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act
• Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR/L, if needed
• Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Previous experience in the care of patients preferred
• Current BLS/CPR

University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intensive rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke and Brain Specialty Programs.

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