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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.

#Interdisciplinary Team #Patient Care #Healthcare #Durable Medical Equipment #Occupational Therapy Assistant #Activities Of Daily Living #Acute Care #Clinical Documentation

Quick overview

The COTA implements therapeutic interventions and carries out care plans to help acute care patients improve their ability to perform daily activities. Responsibilities include collaborating with OTs, recommending adaptive equipment, and documenting patient progress.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree from an accredited OTA program and a valid NC OTA License. Strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to make rapid decisions in a fast-paced environment are required.

associate degreeCompassionWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCare PlanningProblem SolvingEmpathyPatient EducationRisk AssessmentMedical BillingClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationMobilizationTherapeutic InterventionsPatient StabilizationAdaptive Equipment Recommendation

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Position Summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina.
Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center.
Our growing health system has more than 6,400 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area.
In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S.
News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.
Employee Benefits At FirstHealth of the Carolinas, we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and personal well-being.
That is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package that is designed to help you thrive.
Enjoy a free gym-membership to one of our seven FirstHealth Fitness Centers to stay active and prioritize your health, take advantage of our educational assistance programs through FirstU to pursue academic or professional development goals.
You'll also benefit from exclusive employee discounts through PerkSpot, saving you money on quality offerings.
Additionally, we're committed to your future with a competitive retirement savings plan, including an employer match to help you build financial security.
These are just a few examples of how our leading-edge employee benefits align with our mission to put your career first.
Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas and help us in our mission to become the best place to work in healthcare!
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (Acute Care) specializes in helping to stabilize patients, assist with mobilization, implement therapeutic interventions, and carry out the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist.
The COTA will collaborate with OTs and other healthcare professionals and carry out a course of action with the end goal of helping patients with treatment to support them as they work towards improving their ability to handle everyday activities related to their daily life.
The successful candidate will outline steps for care, such as continued therapy, home exercises and adaptive ways to perform daily activities.

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