Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Inpatient Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; White Hall (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package

Free gym memberships

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

A healthcare provider in White Hall, Arkansas is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist Assistant to join their team. The position requires maintaining certifications and a valid state license, and involves responsibilities such as reporting patient progress and educating families. Comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, financial protection, and professional development opportunities are offered. This role emphasizes integrity and collaboration with a care team to ensure superior patient care.

Qualifications

• Maintain certification from AOTA and NBCOT.
• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Hold a valid state OTA license.

Responsibilities

• Report patient progress and concerns to supervising therapists.
• Educate families and nursing staff on supportive follow-through programs.
• Assist with scheduling and posting patient charges.
• Document care clearly and compliantly, meeting regulatory, licensure, payer, and accrediting standards.
• Foster a safe, organized, and clean treatment environment.
• Operate with integrity and comply with Code of Business Conduct and laws.
• Support the team and patient success wherever needed.

Skills

Certification from AOTA

Current state OTA license

Collaboration with care team

Patient progress reporting

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital; White Hall

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Inpatient Rehabilitation

Location: 1500 W. Holland Avenue White Hall, AR 71602

Schedule: FT | Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Your experience matters

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital: White Hall is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. 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 our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. 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

• Report patient progress and concerns to supervising therapists and collaborate with the care team.

• Educate families and nursing staff on supportive follow-through programs.

• Tackle the details—assist with scheduling and accurately post patient charges to records.

• Document care clearly and compliantly, meeting all regulatory, licensure, payer, and accrediting standards.

• Foster a safe, organized, and clean treatment environment for everyone.

• Operate with integrity, aligning with our Code of Business Conduct and all applicable policies and laws.

• Jump in wherever you’re needed to support the team and our patients’ success.

Qualifications and requirements

• Candidates are required to maintain certification from both the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an Associate's degree

• Current and valid state OTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are rendered

CPR certification (when required)

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 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.

EEOC Statement

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital: White Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital: White Hall is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.