Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN

Lifepoint Health • Austin, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation facility located at 700 W 45th Street in Austin, Texas. It’s designed to help individuals recover from serious injuries or illnesses that have significantly impacted their ability to function independently. The hospital offers specialized rehabilitation programs for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, orthopedic trauma, and other neurological or complex conditions. Patients typically receive at least three hours of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy per day, five days a week, under the supervision of a rehabilitation physician. The facility offers modern therapy equipment, private rooms, and a dedicated team focused on maximizing recovery and quality of life, with 24/7 medical support. As a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), you will be contributing to the mission of making communities healthier by providing 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.

Requirements

• Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in the state where services are rendered.
• CPR certification required.
• Must demonstrate strong communication, time management, and clinical documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• 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: Associate degree