Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Lifepoint Health • Paramount, CA

19d • $28 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides direct patient care in an acute rehabilitation unit under the supervision of an occupational therapist. The role assists with therapeutic interventions and documentation while supporting quality and compliance standards in rehabilitation services. The position involves communicating patient progress and concerns, helping patients and caregivers follow treatment programs, maintaining accurate records, and keeping treatment areas safe and clean.

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

• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed