COTA — Rehab Impact: ADLs, Mobility & Home Safety

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center; Harrison (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) in Harrison, AR, seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support rehab services. Under OT supervision, you will help patients improve ADLs, mobility, cognition, and independence with adaptive equipment, while documenting care and progress.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a supportive rehab culture, with daily opportunities for hands-on patient care and family education.

Qualifications

• Accredited COTA program graduate; Arkansas COTA license (or eligibility).
• BLS certification; strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled OT treatments (therapeutic activities, ADL/self-care training, functional mobility, energy conservation) per OT plan of care.
• Instruct patients/caregivers on adaptive equipment and home exercise programs; reinforce safety and compensatory strategies.
• Observe, measure, and document progress; report changes to supervising OT and suggest plan updates.
• Prepare treatment areas and equipment; ensure infection prevention and safe body mechanics.
• Coordinate with nursing, PT, SLP, and case management for smooth care transitions.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

BLS certification

Education

ASOTA/ATPA-approved COTA degree

Arkansas COTA license or eligibility

Tools

EHR/EMR

Job description

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) in Harrison, AR, seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support rehab services. Under OT supervision, you will help patients improve ADLs, mobility, cognition, and independence with adaptive equipment, while documenting care and progress.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a supportive rehab culture, with daily opportunities for hands-on patient care and family education.