COTA: Impactful Inpatient Rehab Career with Tuition Help

Lifepoint Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO and income protection

Tuition assistance and certification

Job summary

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for full-time day shifts. The role works under licensed OT supervision to restore function and support rehabilitation in a 50-bed inpatient setting in St. Louis.

The COTA collaborates with therapists and staff, assists with scheduling, documents care accurately, and ensures compliance with hospital policies and regulations. CPR certification is required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in the state where services are rendered.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

COTA license

CPR certification

Job description

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for full-time day shifts. The role works under licensed OT supervision to restore function and support rehabilitation in a 50-bed inpatient setting in St. Louis.

The COTA collaborates with therapists and staff, assists with scheduling, documents care accurately, and ensures compliance with hospital policies and regulations. CPR certification is required for eligibility.