Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Memorial Physician Practices; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center – McNair Campus in Houston.

This full-time role focuses on direct patient care under an occupational therapist, with emphasis on therapy interventions, documentation, and compliance. Responsibilities include communicating progress, educating families, scheduling, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, time management and clinical documentation skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress to the supervising therapist and interdisciplinary team.
• Instruct families and nursing staff in follow-up programs and home exercises.
• Assist with scheduling and post-treatment charges to patient records.
• Document patient care accurately complying with regulatory and accrediting requirements.
• Maintain treatment equipment and clean, safe work areas.
• Adhere to Lifepoint Rehabilitation policies and professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Clinical documentation

Education

COTA license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Job Type: Full time

Your experience matters!

At Baylor St Luke's Medical Center 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.

The Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - McNair Campus in Houston is a newly relaunched 30-bed inpatient rehab center designed to support patients recovering from serious conditions like stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex neurological disorders, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Here are the standout highlights:

• Specialized Inpatient Rehab: Focused on restoring function and independence after major illness or injury.
• Expert Management: Operated by Lifepoint Rehabilitation, the largest manager of hospital-based acute rehab units in the U.S.
• 24/7 Access: The hospital operates around the clock, ensuring continuous care and support.

How you'll contribute:

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Additional Information

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

Qualifications and requirements:

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

About us

Lifepoint Rehabilitation 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.

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.

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."