Occupational Therapist Assistant, Certified COTA

Lifepoint Health • Fort Smith, AR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide patient care as part of its rehabilitation team. The role provides flexible staffing coverage for fluctuations in patient census, scheduled PTO, leaves of absence, call-ins, and vacancies. The position is PRN with a day shift schedule, flexible hours, and rotation with other therapists to work one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) per month and at least one holiday per year.

The COTA communicates patient progress and concerns to the supervising occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team, supports patient families and nursing staff with follow-through programs and home exercises, and completes scheduling, charges, and patient-care documentation. The role also includes maintaining a clean and safe treatment environment and complying with applicable company policies, laws, and professional standards.

Requirements

• Active COTA license in the state of practice.
• CPR certification.
• Strong communication, time-management, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, and high-quality patient care.

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.
• Provide flexible staffing coverage for fluctuations in patient census, scheduled PTO, leaves of absence, call-ins, and vacancies.
• Rotate with other therapists to work one weekend day per month and at least one holiday per year.

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 insurance.
• 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

• Education Level: No Education Listed