Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)- PRN

Lifepoint Health • Riviera Beach, FL

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About The Position

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for Kindred Hospital The Palm Beaches LTAC on a PRN, as-needed basis. The role supports patient care and the mission of making communities healthier. The assistant communicates patient progress and concerns to the supervising occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team, supports families and nursing staff with follow-through programs and home exercises, and helps maintain accurate patient records and a safe treatment environment.

Requirements

• Certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an associate’s degree.
• Current and valid state OTA license in Florida.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

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, with tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• 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

• Education Level: Associate degree