PRN COTA: Flexible Hours, Impactful Rehab Care

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vis

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team on a PRN, day shift basis. The role includes rotating weekends (one Saturday or Sunday per month) and at least one holiday per year, with flexible staffing coverage to adapt to census, PTO, leaves, and vacancies.

You’ll work under the supervision of an OT, communicating progress, instructing families and nursing staff, and contributing to accurate documentation and billing.

Qualifications

• Active COTA license in the state of practice.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong communication, time-management, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records is preferred.
• Commitment to safety and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress to the supervising OT and interdisciplinary team.
• Instruct patients' families or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Assist with patient scheduling and post-treatment charges to records.
• Document patient care accurately per regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Maintain treatment equipment and work areas in a safe condition.
• Ensure compliance with laws and company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

COTA license

CPR certification

Communication skills

Time management

Documentation

Electronic medical records

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team on a PRN, day shift basis. The role includes rotating weekends (one Saturday or Sunday per month) and at least one holiday per year, with flexible staffing coverage to adapt to census, PTO, leaves, and vacancies.

You’ll work under the supervision of an OT, communicating progress, instructing families and nursing staff, and contributing to accurate documentation and billing.