Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), PRN

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with match

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, ME, is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for PRN, nonexempt shifts. You will join a dedicated rehab team providing evidence-based care to adults and seniors, with weekend and holiday coverage as required.

Under OTR/L supervision, you will help implement treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate across disciplines to support patient recovery and timely discharge.

Qualifications

• Active state licensure/certification as a COTA.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Experience in occupational therapy is preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal and written English communication; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for adults and geriatric patients.
• Assist in patient assessment and monitor progress toward functional goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with hospital policies and state regulations.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and supervise support staff when needed.
• Assist with pain assessment and appropriate interventions as part of care.

Skills

COTA licensure/certification

BLS certification

English communication

Job description

Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC)

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Job Type: PRN, Nonexempt

Schedule: Days, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Must be available for at least one Saturday per month, holiday coverage, and one or more weekdays as needed.

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint 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 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.

More about our team

Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston is the flagship facility of Central Maine Healthcare. CMMC is a 250-bed, not-for-profit, Level III Trauma Center, offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services to the people of central Maine. CMMC provides 24-hour emergency care, and medically supervised orthopedic rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation facilities are part of our all-in-one, single floor orthopedics unit designed to support the initial states of recovery, helping patients get back home and get moving again sooner. Central Maine Healthcare covers all of patients physical and mental health needs.

How you'll contribute

Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L), the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) plays a key role in implementing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients within a medical rehabilitation setting. The COTA assists in patient assessment, delivers therapeutic interventions, and monitors progress toward functional goals, providing timely feedback and recommendations to the supervising therapist. This position involves maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with hospital policies and state regulations, collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, and ensuring quality care. The COTA may also assume leadership responsibilities, including supervising support staff, orienting new team members, and covering duties in the absence of the supervising therapist when qualified. Pain assessment and appropriate intervention are integral aspects of the role to support optimal patient outcomes.

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 andpart-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

• Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) State Licensure/Certification


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association


• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred but not required


• Effective oral and written communication skills in English with additional languages preferred

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.\"

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.