Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Lifepoint Health • Springfield, MO

15h

About The Position

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield is a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. The hospital cares for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, and other conditions. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant works in a fast-paced team environment and contributes to patient care under the supervision of an occupational therapist. The position is full-time, with a weekday day schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The role includes communicating patient progress and concerns to the supervising occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team; instructing families or nursing staff in follow-through programs and home exercises; assisting with patient scheduling and recording post-treatment charges; and documenting care in accordance with applicable requirements. The assistant also maintains clean and safe treatment equipment and work areas, follows the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and applicable laws and professional standards, and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

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

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 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
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short-term 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 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed