COTA IRF: Impactful Rehab with Growth & Tuition Support

TriStar Skyline Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our IRF team. You will work with Occupational Therapists and an interdisciplinary group to help patients regain independence and improve quality of life.

The role emphasizes hands-on care, patient education, and adapting therapies as patients progress. A supportive mentorship environment and opportunities for ongoing education are available.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or OTA acceptable.
• CPR/BLS must be obtained within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Administer and adapt occupational therapy treatments.
• Educate patients and families to support recovery and independence.
• Document progress and contribute to care planning with the team.
• Collaborate with OTs to ensure safe, effective care.

Skills

COTA Certification

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) COTA IRF you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar Skyline Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at HCA Healthcare, you’ll be a vital part of a team helping patients regain independence and live their best lives. You’ll provide hands-on care alongside Occupational Therapists and an interdisciplinary team that values your voice and expertise. With caseloads that allow you to deliver your best care, efficient systems, supportive mentorship, and multiple options for growth and education advancement, you’ll have all the tools and environment to focus on what matters most – improving more lives in more ways.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering occupational therapy treatments and adapting interventions as patient needs and abilities change
• Supporting patients and families with education, encouragement, and practical strategies for recovery and independence
• Documenting patient progress accurately and contributing input to care planning and interdisciplinary team discussions
• Collaborating closely with Occupational Therapists to respond to changes in patient status and ensure safe, effective care
• Serving as a trusted resource for patients, caregivers, and colleagues while fostering a positive, supportive care environment
  
  

What qualifications you will need:

• Associate Degree
• (COTA) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, or (OTA) Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  
  

No Travel Required

Benefits

No experience Required Years of Experience

TriStar Skyline Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
  
  

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 250+ bed facility. We are Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program and are an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, TriStar Skyline is a leading provider of emergency heart care.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our COTA IRF opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.