COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Inpatient Rehab Therapies

Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus

Department: SH IP Rehab Therapies

Position Type: Full Time

Your Role and Team - Inpatient Rehab Therapy:

Come join our dynamic and collaborative Inpatient Rehab Therapy team working to empower patients. We value collaboration and teamwork to help our patients meet their goals.

At Salem Health you get to work at the top of your license, treating patients with a variety of diagnoses within our inpatient rehab unit. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) plays an integral role in the planning and implementation of occupational therapy services and discharge planning. As part of our team you are afforded the opportunity to broaden your professional knowledge by working closely with other therapy providers, care managers, allied health specialists, physicians, and advanced practice providers

We think work should be both challenging and rewarding and encourage staff to expand their knowledge with annual continuing education funds/paid days off, and ongoing.

Your Background and Expertise:

• Certificate of Completion -- Graduate of an occupational therapist assistant training program approved by the Committee on Accreditation in Education of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License - with the State of Oregon. License must be verified prior to start date.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience, OR clinical rotation in department specific area required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required after 90 Days.
• Be a team player and have proven success applying team approach to obtain resolution to an issue.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, problem solving, decision making, and organizational skills for working with the rehabilitation team and patients.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to change while working in high volume multidisciplinary setting.
• Lead small groups, ability to divide attention.
• Demonstrates competency by implementing age culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate treatment plans and by appropriate documentation.

About Salem Health:

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind. We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon!

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Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org