Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Med/Surg PRN

Lifepoint Health • Sierra Vista, AZ

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Canyon Vista Medical Center is located in the beautiful high desert of southeastern Arizona, committed to serve residents in Sierra Vista, Ft. Huachuca, Cochise County – a population of more than 131,000 people, and our surrounding communities. We’re comfortably nestled in the San Pedro River Valley, 75 miles southeast of Tucson. Canyon Vista Medical Center was founded in 1963 as Western Baptist Osteopathic Hospital on what was then the eastern edge of Sierra Vista. Growth and advancing technology dictated building our new 177,000 square foot hospital at 5700 E Hwy 90 completed in 2015.
The COTA plays a vital role within our rehabilitation team by evaluating and treating patients with physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments to enhance functional independence and overall quality of life. This position develops individualized treatment plans, delivers evidence‑based interventions, collaborates closely with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff, and provides patient and family education to support safe and successful transitions across care settings. The COTA also assists with patient scheduling, posts charges daily to patient records, and documents all care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements. This role maintains accurate, timely documentation, upholds professional standards, and contributes to a positive, patient‑centered environment focused on achieving meaningful outcomes.

Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an associate’s degree.
• Certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (COTA).
• Current and valid state OTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the state where services are rendered.
• Basic Life Support certification

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and treating patients with physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments to enhance functional independence and overall quality of life
• Developing individualized treatment plans
• Delivering evidence‑based interventions
• Collaborating closely with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff
• Providing patient and family education to support safe and successful transitions across care settings
• Assisting with patient scheduling
• Posting charges daily to patient records
• Documenting all care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements
• Maintaining accurate, timely documentation
• Upholding professional standards
• Contributing to a positive, patient‑centered environment focused on achieving meaningful outcomes

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree