Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Lifepoint Health•Gardena, CA

44d•$28 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join their team in a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital setting. This full-time position is focused on making communities healthier by providing exceptional care. The role involves contributing to patient care, communicating progress, assisting with scheduling and documentation, maintaining equipment, and adhering to company standards and legal requirements.

Requirements

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

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