Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Under guidance of supervising

OTR/L: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs.

Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions.

Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.

Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR/L, if needed.

Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.

Conducts the class/group situations (stroke, SCI, BI) as appropriate.

When necessary, instructs care giver/family members in home exercise program as related to the patient’s functional and self-care status: discusses necessary equipment for the home situation.

Complies with department, hospital, and regulatory agency guidelines with respect to ethics, legal issues and supervisory relationships. Demonstrates professional accountability per AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with team members through the continuum of care.

Completes timely and accurate documentation, including QI scoring, of patient treatment in the patient medical record as indicated

The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.

Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain after consulting with supervising OTR/L and makes appropriate physician contact as indicated.

Protects patient confidentiality in regard to medical, emotional, and social status.

Keeps the supervising therapist informed of patient’s status, problem areas, progress, etc.

Perceives the existence of problems and notifies supervising therapist for implementation of safe, effective and timely solutions.

Demonstrates appropriate safety measures when implementing treatment programs.

Other duties as assigned

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

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.

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.