Occupational Therapist Assistant, Certified COTA

Lifepoint Health

Portsmouth (OH)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Higher education and certification assistance

401(k) retirement package

Mental health services

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Portsmouth is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide direct patient care under supervision, assisting in documentation and therapeutic interventions. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, time management, and be licensed to practice as a COTA. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, financial protection, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

Must demonstrate strong communication and time management skills.
Familiarity with electronic medical records preferred.
License and certification required to practice as COTA.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under supervision of occupational therapist.
Assist with therapeutic interventions and documentation.
Communicate patient progress to the supervising therapist.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Clinical documentation

Education

Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA

CPR certification

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Occupational Therapist Assistant, Certified COTA

Portsmouth, OH, United States

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Job Description

Facility Name: Southern Ohio Medical Center – Portsmouth

Your experience matters

Southern Ohio Medical Center – Portsmouth is part ofLifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

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.

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 for full-time and part-time employees.
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

Must demonstrate strong communication, time management, and clinical documentation skills.
Familiarity with electronic medical records preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitationis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Southern Ohio Medical Center – Portsmouth is 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.

About Us

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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