Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Memorial Physician Practices; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Oklahoma City for a full-time role. The position focuses on delivering patient-centered OT services under supervision, contributing to comprehensive rehab plans, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to optimize recovery outcomes.

The role requires an active COTA license in Oklahoma and CPR certification, with duties spanning patient progress reporting, family instruction, and precise

Qualifications

• Must hold a COTA license to practice in Oklahoma.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress to supervising OT and care team.
• Instruct families and nursing staff in home exercise programs.
• Assist with scheduling and post-treatment charges to records.
• Document care in accordance with regulatory and payer requirements.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a safe condition.
• Adhere to applicable laws and professional standards.

Education

COTA License

Oklahoma license eligibility

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Full -time

Who we are:

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City North is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a COTA joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Your experience matters

More about our team

Our rehabilitation programs at our Oklahoma City North Hospital provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering fromstroke,brain injury,neurological conditions,trauma,spinal cord injury, amputation, andorthopedic injury.

How you'll contribute:

• 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.

What we're looking for

Applicants must hold a COTA License and must be eligible to practice as a COTA in the state of Oklahoma

Additional requirements include:

CPR certification required.

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.

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.