PRN COTA: Compassionate Rehab Specialist (Day Shift)

Life Care Centers of America; Tennessee; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of Collegedale seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide direct rehab care under OT supervision in a post-acute setting. The role requires NBCOT certification on hire, a licensed OT assistant in good standing, and CPR.

New grads welcome; one year experience preferred. PRN Day shift with emphasis on patient-centered care, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification upon hire; renewal optional.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ASOT).
• Active state license in good standing required.
• One year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; current throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Follow OT treatment plans under supervising OT.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Utilize therapy software accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients.
• Assist in patient evacuation when needed.
• Use sound judgment and reasoning in care decisions.
• Collaborate on an interdisciplinary team.
• Move and transfer patients safely per protocol.
• Read, write, speak and understand English.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Education

NBCOT certification

OT degree (ASOT)

Tools

therapy software

Job description

Life Care Center of Collegedale seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide direct rehab care under OT supervision in a post-acute setting. The role requires NBCOT certification on hire, a licensed OT assistant in good standing, and CPR.

New grads welcome; one year experience preferred. PRN Day shift with emphasis on patient-centered care, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.