Acute Care COTA - Augusta, United States - Doctors Hospital of Augusta

    Doctors Hospital of Augusta
    Doctors Hospital of Augusta Augusta, United States

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    Introduction

    Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Acute Care COTA with Doctors Hospital of Augusta you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back

    Benefits

    Doctors Hospital of Augusta, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

    • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
    • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
    • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
    • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
    • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
    • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
    • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
    • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
    • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
    • Colleague recognition program
    • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
    • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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    Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

    Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Doctors Hospital of Augusta family We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Acute Care COTA to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential

    Job Summary and Qualifications

    In collaboration with the patient, the patients family, and other members of the health care team the Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is responsible for assisting in the treatment plan to achieve the goals of the patient as outlined by the Occupational Therapist. You serve as a key position of the interdependent team, and hold responsibility for achieving positive patient and department outcomes.

    What you will do in this role:

    You will conduct patient assessments and evaluations to determine physical condition, limitations, medical histories and patient goals

    You will teach the patient how to operate a range of equipment and devices that aide in their therapeutic success and overall well-being

    You will provide education to the patient/family and effectively document the therapy process

    You will communicate and collaborate with other members of the rehabilitation team including other therapists, physicians and nurses to best treat the patient

    What qualifications you may need:

    Graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Assistance is required

    Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in the state which you practice, in accordance with law and regulation

    A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required

    Prior acute care and/or inpatient rehab experience working as an Occupational Therapist Assistant is preferred

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    Doctors Hospital of Augusta has provided quality healthcare services since 1973. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With nearly 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 350+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a wide range of services for our patients. Our services include our nationally recognized Burn Center and Cancer Center, accredited by the American College of Surgeons. We are Chest Pain Accredited. We have earned the Joint Commission's certificate of distinction for total hip and total knee replacement and spinal fusion surgery and are the only CARF accredited facility in the area.

    At Doctors Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Augusta community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

    HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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    "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
    HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

    Be a part of an organization that invests in you We are reviewing applications for our Acute Care COTA opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.