Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Communicating with Occupational Therapists regarding plan of care progression
• Implementation of interventions and education in line with POC and within the COTA scope of practice
• Making recommendations for adaptive equipment or durable medical equipment to help patients reach their highest level of safe independence in activities of daily living
• Working with interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of the patients while supporting the hospital's mission and values
• Documenting and billing appropriately

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written to ensure clear patient/caregiver collaboration to facilitate successful patient outcomes. Having empathy and compassion is essential as well.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment with resilience and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to assess risk and make decisions rapidly.
• Problem solving is essential as no two treatment plans are the same. Using problem solving skills the successful candidate will craft solutions specific to the nuances of the patients they serve.
• NC OTA License Required.