Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job DescriptionExtra attention to detail Exceptional outcomes BE THE CONNECTION. Your role as a certifiedoccupational therapy assistant (COTA) lets you be the connection between dedicationto detail and patient outcomes that exceed expectations. Use your passion forrehabilitation to ensure that patients receive care that sets the standard asyou treat patients with compassion andempathy. Enhancethe impact of your abilities with national post-acute care leader EncompassHealth. WhatMakes Encompass Health Careers Different-and Better: Working at Encompass Health means being partof something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact onpatients' lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Healthoffers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road torecovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, jointreplacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you helppatients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significantrelationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along theway. Our culture of compassion and collaborationis founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressedin the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keeplearning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way tocare. At Encompass Health, you'll find something decidedly different and moresatisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join ateam that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity: CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT(COTA) Here is youropportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, andexperience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you: Provide occupational therapy treatmentand patient care according to hospital, state and federal regulations andprofessional guidelines. Perform occupational therapy treatmenttasks as delegated and supervised by occupational therapists. Maintain open and ongoing communicationwith hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff and hospital needs aremet. Credentials: Current state licensure orcertification or state practice act, whichever is applicable, required. CPR certification preferred, unlessotherwise required by hospital policy. Successful completion of an associate'sdegree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program preferred. Effective communication skills forworking with patients, families and caregivers required. Demonstrated competency in occupationaltreatment essential. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one,including: Benefits that begin when you do. Affordable medical, dental and vision plansprovided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families. Generous paid time off that increases withtenure. Tuition reimbursement and continuingeducation opportunities. Company-matching 401(k) and employeestock-purchase plans. Flexible spending and health savings accounts. About Us: Helping patients regain hope andindependence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. Weoperate rehabilitation hospitals and offer home health and hospice care in 36states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven byour core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what'sright, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together. Realize the powerful difference you can make.Take this opportunity to join our team. To learn more about us, pleasevisit us online at encompasshealth.com Connect with us: Equal Opportunity Employer