Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Lifepoint Health®; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Chandler, Arizona. The COTA provides direct patient care under supervision, assisting with therapeutic interventions and documentation while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

This role involves communicating patient progress, instructing families, and maintaining treatment areas. Comprehensive benefits, financial protection, and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in Arizona.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress to the supervising occupational therapist.
• Instruct patient families in follow-through programs.
• Assist with patient scheduling and documentation.
• Maintain treatment equipment and work areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Clinical documentation

Familiarity with electronic medical records

Education

Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA

CPR certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

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.

Job Type

Fulltime

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital – Chandler

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is a state‑of‑the‑art, 40‑bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of severe injury or illness.

More About Our Team

Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey, offering customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

How You'll Contribute

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

Why Join Us

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, financial protection, and career growth opportunities.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑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.

What We're Looking For

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

EEOC Statement

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.