Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Lifepoint Rehabilitation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation invites applications for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) role at Kindred Hospital Tarrant FWSW in Fort Worth, TX. This position emphasizes patient care, collaboration with healthcare teams, and adherence to regulatory guidelines, offering an opportunity for impactful work in community health.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Paid family leave and PTO

Tuition assistance and loan assistance

401(k) retirement package with company match

Free gym memberships

Virtual care appointments

Mental health services

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) required.
• Current and valid state OTA license.
• CPR certification when required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Documentation

Teamwork

Compassion

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Facility Name : Kindred Hospital Tarrant FWSW

Schedule : Full-Time

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation 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 a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) 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

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who excels in this role :

• 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
• 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 - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for 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.

What we're looking for

Applicants must have a certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Additional requirements include :

• 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)

EEOC Statement

Kindred Hospital Tarrant FSFW an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kindred Hospital Tarrant FWSW 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.

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Cota • Fort Worth, TX, United States