Occupational Therapist Assistant, Certified COTA

Lifepoint Health®; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is looking for a full-time Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital in Oklahoma City. The role involves communicating patient progress, instructing families in care programs, and maintaining treatment areas. Candidates must hold a valid COTA license and be CPR certified. Join our dedicated team in providing intensive rehabilitation for various conditions. We value compassion and experience in our patient care approach.

Qualifications

• Hold a COTA license and be eligible to practice as a COTA in Oklahoma.
• 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 requirements.
• Maintain treatment equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct.

Education

COTA license

CPR certification

Job description

Occupational Therapist Assistant, Certified (COTA) — FT

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Oklahoma City North, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, is a patient‑focused facility dedicated to recovery and rehabilitation. Our team values experience and compassion.

More About Our Team

We provide customized, intensive rehabilitation for patients with stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injuries.

How You’ll Contribute

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Hold a COTA license and be eligible to practice as a COTA in Oklahoma.
• CPR certification required.

EEOC Statement

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