Occupational Therapist Assistant, Certified (COTA)

Memorial Physician Practices; Ada, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

Tuition assistance

401(k) matching

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Ada, a 159-bed acute-care facility in Ada, OK, seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support rehabilitation services under an OT supervisor. You will deliver direct patient care and document progress as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, timely communication, and adherence to regulatory standards, with opportunities for tuition assistance and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in the state.
• CPR certification required.
• BLS within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Communicate patient progress to the OT and interdisciplinary team.
• Instruct families or nursing staff in follow-through programs and home exercises.
• Assist with scheduling and post-treatment charges to patient records.
• Document care accurately per regulations and standards.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe condition.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Clinical documentation

EMR familiarity

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Mercy Hospital Ada, Oklahoma, is a 159-bed, acute-care facility serving Pontotoc County and the surrounding areas in south-central Oklahoma. Our hospital provides vital health care services to the Ada and surrounding communities.

About us

Mercy Hospital Ada, Oklahoma, is a 159-bed, acute-care facility serving Pontotoc County and the surrounding areas in south-central Oklahoma. Our hospital provides vital health care services to the Ada and surrounding communities.

How you'll contribute

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of an occupational therapist, assisting with therapeutic interventions and documentation while supporting quality and compliance standards in rehabilitation services.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Additional Information

• Must demonstrate strong communication, time management, and clinical documentation skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records preferred.
• Higher education, certification and tuition assistance available

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage- tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• License: Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in the state where services are rendered.
• Certifications: CPR certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitationis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lifepoint Rehabilitationis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.