Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), PRN

Lifepoint Health • St Louis, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide patient care in its inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital in St. Louis. The COTA works under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist and as directed by a licensed physician, providing occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures according to a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist. The role helps restore function and prevent disability following illness or injury while following hospital and departmental policies and maintaining high-quality patient care.

The schedule is PRN days, with varied scheduling Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The COTA communicates patient progress and concerns to the supervising occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team; instructs families or nursing staff in follow-through programs and home exercises; assists with scheduling and daily post-treatment charges; documents care accurately; and maintains clean, safe treatment areas and equipment. The position also requires compliance with company policies, applicable laws, and professional standards.

Requirements

• Be licensed and eligible to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state where services are rendered.
• Have CPR certification.
• Be passionate about helping others and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures according to a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist.
• 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 enter post-treatment charges in 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.
• Comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable laws, and professional standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• 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: No Education Listed