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Aya Healthcare lists this COTA Inpatient Rehab opportunity in new bern, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is responsible for carrying out a treatment program as outlined by an Occupational Therapist (OT). The COTA’s role is to collaborate with the OT in establishing a program to maximize function and safety following a disease, injury or loss of limb. He/she also helps the patient return to the community when possible and educates them on living within the boundaries of his/her capabilities. All duties are to be carried out with empathy and compassion towards patients and their families as well as their co-workers.
CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.
Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited school for Occupational Therapy Assistants. Successful completion of the National Certification Board of Occupational Therapy exam.
Licensed by the State of North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's departmental policies and procedures.
Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.
Worksite address
new bern, NC, 28560, US
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