Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN

LifePoint Health; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. In this dynamic role, you will be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Your responsibilities will include communicating patient progress, assisting with scheduling, and ensuring compliance with care documentation standards. This innovative healthcare organization is committed to helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and thrive in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) required.
• Current and valid state OTA license or equivalent is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress to supervisors and team members.
• Document patient care per regulatory and accrediting requirements.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area and equipment.

Skills

Patient Communication

Documentation Skills

Scheduling

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital - Paramount
Setting: LTACH and float to ARU as needed
FTE: PRN
City/State: Paramount, CA

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings, and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high-quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

What you will do 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

Qualifications

• Candidates must have certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• 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)