Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Lifepoint Health • Paramount, CA

8d • 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 position is at Kindred Hospital Paramount, a long-term acute care hospital in Paramount, California.

The COTA communicates patient progress and concerns to the supervising occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team; instructs patients’ families or nursing staff in follow-through programs and home exercises; and assists with patient scheduling and daily post-treatment charges in patient records. The role also requires accurate documentation, maintaining clean and safe treatment equipment and work areas, and compliance with company policies, laws, and professional standards.

The employer describes a supportive team environment with professional development and career advancement opportunities. The hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities.

Requirements

• Be licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in the state where services are rendered.
• CPR certification is required.
• Demonstrate strong communication, time management, and clinical documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Assist with therapeutic interventions and documentation while supporting quality and compliance standards in rehabilitation services.
• 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 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, applicable laws, and professional standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed