Description

American Traveler is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with at least 1 year of hospital acute care experience for a Monday–Friday day shift position in Maryland.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with a large, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team of approximately 40 clinicians
• Fast-paced environment with a diverse caseload including orthopedics, neurological, behavioral health, and critical care diagnoses
• Day shift hours approximately 6:30/7:00am – 3:00/3:30pm, Monday through Friday, with one weekend day per month
• Productivity standards of 65–75% daily, equating to approximately 21–24 billable units per day
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Degree from an ACOTE-accredited program
• Current and active state licensure or eligibility in Occupational Therapy in Maryland (license required if applicable)
• Minimum of 1 year of hospital acute care experience
• Current BLS certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Strong documentation skills in a hospital-based EMR system
• Strong flexibility, time management, and communication skills

Additional Information

• Primary responsibilities include morning ADLs, 1:1 patient treatment, and facilitating occupational therapy group sessions
• Responsibilities include patient and family education as well as collaboration with physicians and nursing staff
• Experience leading occupational therapy groups is a plus
• DOB and SSN may be required for consideration