Riverside Health

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNewport News, VA, USA$38 - $42 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and graduation from an Occupational Therapy Assistant program are required.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients' age, goals, and diagnoses.
Know principles of growth and development throughout the life span; assess patient needs and status by analyzing evaluated data; interpret information to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care for each patient-care setting.
Hold a Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant credential from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy upon hire.
Hold CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute upon hire.
Hold a valid driver's license.
Drive a personal vehicle for Riverside Health System business 25% or more of the time to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Prepare clinical and progress notes; participate in teaching patients and families, in-service programs, and case conferences.
Follow the plan of care and perform COTA procedures as allowed by referral to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
Complete documentation that supports skilled intervention and adherence to the plan of care, following department policies and procedures.
Maintain satisfactory individual productivity measures based on FTE/status and the average number of assigned patients in the caseload.
Participate in training and support of team members, volunteers, and students as needed.
Participate in facility and departmental meetings, in-services, educational programs, and other meetings, contributing to solutions and resolution processes.
Follow practices described in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual; remain flexible with daily scheduling and work in various patient-care settings as required.

Desired Qualifications

One year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$38.00 - $42.00/Hourly
Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs

Overview

Are you ready to love what you do and love where you work? At Riverside, you’ll be part of an integrated health system trusted across our communities — a place where your work truly matters. Our mission drives everything: to care for others as we would care for those we love.

As a COTA, you’ll bring that mission to life every day, helping patients regain independence and confidence while delivering care that reflects The Riverside Care Difference — care that is focused on high reliability in our patient experience and service excellence.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) prepares clinical and progress notes; participates in teaching the patient and family; and participates in in-service programs and case conferences. Following an evaluation by an Occupational Therapist, the assistant will follow the plan of care and perform COTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities. This position must also be able to follow and adhere to the practices described in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual. Required to be flexible with daily scheduling and may be required to work various patient care settings.

What you will do

Employee's individual productivity measures are satisfactory based on FTE/status and average number of assigned patients in case load.
Completes documentation that supports skilled intervention and adherence to plan of care. Completes documentation per department policies and procedures.
Follows Plan of care and performs COTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities.
Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed.
Participates in facility meetings, departmental meetings, in-services, educational programs, and other meetings to include solutions and engagement with resolution processes.

Qualifications

Education

Associates Degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant (Required)
Program Graduate, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (Required)

Experience

1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age, goal, and diagnosis appropriate care.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development throughout the life span, be able to assess patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data, and be able to interpret information to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care accordingly per patient care setting.

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc (NBCOT) Upon Hire(Required)
CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
Valid Drivers License Required

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

About the Company

Riverside Health

Non-profit integrated health system delivering care

Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated network of hospitals, physicians, continuing care facilities, and wellness centers that provides comprehensive health care services to people in eastern Virginia. Its model combines hospital care, outpatient services, and long-term care under one system to coordinate care across facilities. It operates using community-based clinics and hospitals to deliver high-quality care with a focus on accessibility and care continuity, rather than profit. Riverside's goal is to improve community health by offering coordinated, accountable health services through a regional network founded in 1915.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Newport News, VA
Founded: 1915

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