Lifepoint Health·Gardena, California
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will communicate patient progress to the team and instruct families on follow-through programs. They are also responsible for documenting patient care, scheduling, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Per Diem Wage scale: $28.00-$50.00 per hour Supportive Leadership, Superior Outcomes, Advancement Opportunities Your experience matters At Lifepoint Rehabilitation, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person.
As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.
Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute · Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs · Assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records · Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements · Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition · Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
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 - tailored benefit options for full-time, part-time and PRN employees, and more. 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: · Candidates must have certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) · Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an Associate's degree · Current and valid state OTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are rendered · CPR certification (when required) About us Kindred Hospital South Bay Gardena is a 54-bed hospital located in Gardena, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters. EEOC Statement Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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 hold a certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association and possess a current state OTA license. A graduate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program is required.
Market context
California allied-health employers often look for respiratory therapists because hospitals and acute-care settings need coverage across inpatient, emergency, and critical care units. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a CoARC-accredited graduate degree, a California Respiratory Care Practitioner license, RRT or CRT certification, and recent experience. Before applying, confirm your license and certification details match the posting; job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.
