Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN

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

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Muskogee, Oklahoma. This role provides direct patient care under the supervision of an occupational therapist, focusing on therapeutic interventions and documentation compliance.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, time management, and clinical documentation skills, with a required CPR certification and state licensure.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in the state where services are rendered.
• CPR certification is required.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress or concerns to the supervising occupational therapist.
• Instruct patients' families or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Assist with patient scheduling and document care accurately.
• Maintain treatment equipment and work areas clean and safe.
• Ensure compliance with Company’s Code of Business Conduct.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Clinical documentation

Familiarity with electronic medical records

Education

Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA

CPR certification

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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