Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN

Lifepoint Health • El Paso, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Hospitals of Providence Rehabilitation Hospital East in El Paso, Texas, is a dedicated inpatient rehab facility focused on helping patients regain independence after serious illness, injury, or surgery. It offers comprehensive rehab services including intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy for individuals recovering from stroke, brain injury, orthopedic trauma, and other complex conditions. As a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Requirements

• License: Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in the state where services are rendered.
• Certifications: CPR certification required.
• Must demonstrate strong communication, time management, and clinical documentation skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed