Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Memorial Physician Practices; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Haywood Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our rehabilitation team at Harris Regional. This full-time, on-site role supports patient care across general surgery, ICU, and emergency services, under the direct supervision of an OT.

You will implement treatment plans, restore function, and help prevent disability after illness or injury, while contributing to high-quality, compassionate care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Current NC certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• Associate's Degree from an accredited COTA program.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist OT under licensed physician supervision to provide patient care as per treatment plans.
• Deliver occupational therapy modalities and procedures to restore function and prevent disability.
• Follow hospital policies to maintain high-quality patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress management

Minimal supervision ability

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Schedule:

Full Time

Your experience matters

Haywood is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapy 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.

More about our team

Join our dedicated rehabilitation team at Harris Regional, an 86-bed facility offering a full range of services including general surgery, women's care, intensive care, and emergency services. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional respiratory care, continuously seeking ways to enhance the patient and family experience. We work closely with all providers and caregivers to ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient we serve.

How you'll contribute

An Occupational Therapy Assistant who excels in this role:

• The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant functions under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist and as directed by a licensed physician, is responsible for a specific patient's care.
• 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.

What we're looking for

• Required Licenses: Current NC certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Minimum Education: Associate's Degree. Graduation from an accredited program of Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

What we offer

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 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.

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.