Lifepoint Health·Missoula, Montana
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides direct patient care under the supervision of an occupational therapist, assisting with therapeutic interventions and documentation while supporting quality and compliance standards. This role involves carrying out treatment procedures to restore function and prevent disability following illness or injury, adhering to established policies.
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. The COTA assumes responsibility and accountability for providing occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist in order to restore function and prevent disability following patient illness or injury. The COTA carries out these responsibilities in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. Communicate patient progress or concerns to the supervising occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team. Instruct patients’ 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 Company’s Code of Business Conduct, Corporate Compliance Agreement, and applicable laws and professional standards. Perform other duties as assigned. What we’re looking for License: Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in the state where services are rendered.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Candidates must be licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in the state where services are rendered, and current CPR certification is required. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, within a facility setting.
Market context
In Montana, allied health travel assignments are often driven by outpatient and hospital coverage needs across a broad patient mix, so adaptable clinicians with strong communication skills tend to stand out. These roles can be competitive because employers look for candidates who can commit to a 13-week assignment and work in a community-focused setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your fit for the setting and assignment length before applying.