Occupational Therapy Assistant - Certified

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Certified

Additional Position Details: This Flexible Workforce position pays an additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate.

Salary: Starting range is $24.81 per hour with a midrange of $31.01 (based on qualifications and years of relevant experience)

Position Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides occupational therapy services to a wide variety of patients, in patient care area including inpatient, outpatient, home care, and skilled nursing settings, and may provide weekend treatment to inpatients (job description addendums may exist for particular positions). Part of providing care includes assessing the educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver or significant other and providing education to meet those needs, communicating with the supervising Occupational Therapist, and with patient, family, caregivers, significant other, and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care and completing all documentation required to support the services provided and meet organizational, clinical and reimbursement requirements.

They also work to provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff, assess the risks for safety and implement appropriate precautions and comply with appropriate and approved safety standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from a COTA program
• Ability to adhere to and maintain expertise regarding federal and state regulations and specific carrier requirements

Licensure/Certifications

• COTA: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant through the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board is required upon start
• BLS: Basic Life Support certified by American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start

What We Offer Our Flexible Workforce (Per diem/On-call)

• Competitive starting wage
• An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an employee already in a benefited position)
• Benefit option available through the Asante Flexible Workforce plan
• Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contribution

Why Asante

Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion.

Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence. All three Asante hospitals have earned five stars from CMS for overall quality -- the top rating given. In fact, Asante accounts for three of the five Oregon hospitals to achieve this rare honor.

More About Asante and Southern Oregon

Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.

At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.