Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Med/Surg PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement package

Gym memberships

Ongoing learning opportunities

Job summary

A diversified healthcare provider in Sierra Vista is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to enhance patients' functional independence and quality of life. In this role, you will evaluate and treat patients, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with healthcare teams. Candidates must possess an associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and COTA certification. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing employee well-being and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an associate's degree.
• Certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (COTA) required.
• Must possess a current and valid state OTA license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical or cognitive impairments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Document care according to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Patient education

Rehabilitation techniques

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (COTA)

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Facility Name: Canyon Vista Medical Center

Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Type: PRN

Job Schedule: Med/Surg, Inpatient, Weekend/Holiday rotation

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 Therapist 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.

More About Our Team

Canyon Vista Medical Center is located in the beautiful high desert of southeastern Arizona, committed to serve residents in Sierra Vista, Ft. Huachuca, Cochise County - a population of more than 131,000 people, and our surrounding communities. We're comfortably nestled in the San Pedro River Valley, 75 miles southeast of Tucson. Canyon Vista Medical Center was founded in 1963 as Western Baptist Osteopathic Hospital on what was then the eastern edge of Sierra Vista. Growth and advancing technology dictated building our new 177,000 square foot hospital at 5700 E Hwy 90 completed in 2015.

How You'll Contribute

The COTA plays a vital role within our rehabilitation team by evaluating and treating patients with physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments to enhance functional independence and overall quality of life. This position develops individualized treatment plans, delivers evidence‑based interventions, collaborates closely with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff, and provides patient and family education to support safe and successful transitions across care settings. The COTA also assists with patient scheduling, posts charges daily to patient records, and documents all care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements. This role maintains accurate, timely documentation, upholds professional standards, and contributes to a positive, patient‑centered environment focused on achieving meaningful outcomes.

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: 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

Applicants should have

• A graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an associate's degree.
• Certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (COTA).
• Current and valid state OTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the state where services are rendered.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Connect with our Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Brandi Walton, Talent Acquisition Recruiter at 629-257-6103, [e-mail]. Or Click Here to schedule a time to discuss your career interests with Lifepoint Health!

More About

• Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association's Heart-Check mark for the Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification.
• Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is proud to announce that its Advanced Wound Care Center has been recognized with five national awards from Healogics®, the nation's largest provider of advanced wound care services. Benchmarked against 650 clinics nationwide, the center received the Center of Distinction, Robert A. Warriner III, M.D. Clinical Excellence Award, President's Circle Award, and the 2024 Center of the Year Award-Healogics' highest honor.
• Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) received an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates CVMC's achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.

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.

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.