Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA PRN

Lifepoint Health; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital on a PRN basis. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of an occupational therapist and support documentation in rehabilitation services.

Must hold a valid COTA license in the practicing state and CPR certification. Strong communication, time management and EMR skills are required; you will collaborate with the team, instruct families, and

Qualifications

• Active COTA license in the practicing state
• CPR certification required
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of an occupational therapist
• Assist with therapeutic interventions and documentation in rehabilitation services
• Communicate patient progress to the supervising occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team
• Instruct patients’ families or nursing staff in follow-through programs and home exercises
• Maintain treatment equipment and compliance with regulatory standards

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Education

COTA License

Job description

Title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Job Type: PRN

Your experience matters!

At St. Luke's Health- The Woodlands Hospital, 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.

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.

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.

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.