Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant — Growth & Impact

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Moberly (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Career advancement

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide rehabilitative services to children and adults under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

You will help patients reach functional goals in daily living and mobility, and support treatment planning by implementing prescribed interventions. The role includes observing progress, documenting clinical data, and maintaining communication with the rehabilitation team to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in healthcare with adults, geriatrics, or individuals with physical disabilities required
• 1-2 years of clinical experience in an inpatient, outpatient, or skilled nursing setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Administers occupational therapy treatment programs across diverse patient populations as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist, in accordance with individualized patient care plans and established standards.
• Observes patient response to treatment, reports changes in condition, and makes recommendations to the supervising therapist for potential treatment plan modifications.
• Conducts group or individual activity-based therapy sessions designed to support or maintain function, within the defined scope of practice for COTAs.
• Documents treatments provided, patient response, and relevant observations in the medical record; ensures co-signature of progress notes by supervising Occupational Therapist as required.
• Maintains effective communication with supervising therapists, rehabilitation team members, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to support coordinated care.
• Ensures treatment areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, organized, and safe manner; reports any safety concerns or equipment issues promptly.
• Demonstrates understanding of therapeutic precautions, contraindications, and age-specific needs when administering care.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings, contributes to patient care discussions, and supports performance improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates proficiency in required technical and documentation systems, including electronic health records and therapy documentation software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Therapy documentation software

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide rehabilitative services to children and adults under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

You will help patients reach functional goals in daily living and mobility, and support treatment planning by implementing prescribed interventions. The role includes observing progress, documenting clinical data, and maintaining communication with the rehabilitation team to ensure continuity of care