Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION SHIFT: PRN

SCHEDULE: PRN/Per Diem

Do you have the career opportunities you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the nation's largest provider of healthcare services as an ACUTE CARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT.

At GRAND STRAND MEDICAL CENTER we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:

* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs

* Paid Personal Leave

* 401k (100% annual match - 3%-9% of pay based on years of service)

* Identity Theft Protection discounts

* Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options

* Adoption Assistance

* Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

We are seeking a COTA to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now!

In collaboration with the patient, the patient's 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

QUALIFICATIONS

* 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

GRAND STRAND MEDICAL CENTER, located in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC, is a 350 plus bed acute care hospital serving residents of Horry and the surrounding counties. Each day we are committed to building a healthy community across the greater Grand Strand. To accomplish this, we aim to identify top talent aligned with our values and dedicated to cultivating our mission. We invite you to learn more about this fantastic opportunity, who we are and how you can join our dynamic team.

Our hospital offers the only cardiac surgery program, neurosurgery program and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in Horry and Georgetown counties. Additionally, GRAND STRAND MEDICAL CENTER is a designated Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by South Carolina DHEC. Our hospital is also the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in the service area, certified by DNV-GL.

GRAND STRAND MEDICAL CENTER is recognized by the Join Commission for the following programs:

* Chest pain

* Knee and hip replacement

* Sepsis

In addition, we have received awards from the American Heart Association for our treatment of heart attacks and strokes.

HCA HEALTHCARE, the parent company of GRAND STRAND MEDICAL CENTER, has been continually named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications for our OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT opening. Highly qualified candidates will be promptly 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.

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