Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Lifepoint Health • Louisville, KY

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of
Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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
a Certified 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:
Hays Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, 200+ bed hospital and the
region’s only tertiary care center. Our commitment has earned national
recognition, including being named a Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the
NRHA, receiving Healthgrades’ Outstanding Patient Experience Award, being
recognized by Vizient as a Top Performer in Complex Care, and earning a
five-star rating in the 2024 CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. These
honors reflect the excellence and dedication of every Hays Med Associate. Our
ARU Unit is an 11-bed unit. This is a fast paced yet fun environment with
endless opportunities to learn and grow!

What we’re looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Certified Occupational
Therapist Assistant who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

Requirements

• Candidates must have certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Graduate of an accredited American Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an Associate's degree
• Current and valid state AOTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are rendered
• CPR certification (when required)

Nice To Haves

• Inpatient experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree