Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN

LifePoint Health - McAllen, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

McAllen, TX

501-1,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN position at Lifepoint Rehabilitation involves providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) hospital setting. The role focuses on assisting patients who have experienced a loss of function due to injury or illness, ensuring they receive comprehensive evaluations and tailored rehabilitation programs. The COTA will work collaboratively with a team to communicate patient progress, maintain documentation, and uphold safety standards in the work environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates must have certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an Associate's degree.
• Current and valid state OTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
• CPR certification (when required).