Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

LifePoint Health

• $74K — $91K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in the state of services rendered.
  • CPR certification required.
  • Strong communication skills necessary.
  • Effective time management capabilities expected.
  • Experience with clinical documentation is essential.
  • Familiarity with electronic medical records preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care under occupational therapist supervision.
  • Communicate patient progress or concerns to the therapy team.
  • Instruct families and nursing staff on follow-through exercises.
  • Assist with scheduling and documenting patient records.
  • Maintain treatment equipment and work areas clean and safe.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational and legal standards.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life, accident, and critical illness insurance along with disability coverage.
  • Paid family leave and paid time off included.
  • Tuition assistance for further education and certifications.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match offered.
  • Access to wellness programs including gym memberships and mental health services.
  • Opportunities for ongoing learning and career advancement.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Full-time

Wage scale: $36.00 - $43.88 per hour

Supportive Leadership, Superior Outcomes, Career Advancement

Your experience matters

How you99ll contribute

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Position Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of an occupational therapist, assisting with therapeutic interventions and documentation while supporting quality and compliance standards in rehabilitation services.

Essential Functions

  • Communicate patient progress or concerns to the supervising occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team.
  • Instruct patients99 families or nursing staff in follow-through programs and home exercises.
  • Assist with patient scheduling and post treatment charges to patient records daily.
  • Document patient care accurately and in accordance with all regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.
  • Maintain treatment equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
  • Ensure compliance with the Company99s Code of Business Conduct, Corporate Compliance Agreement, and applicable laws and professional standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

  • Must demonstrate strong communication, time management, and clinical documentation skills.
  • Familiarity with electronic medical records preferred.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications and requirements:

  • License: Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in the state where services are rendered.
  • Certifications: CPR certification required.

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