Occupational Therapist Assistant; COTA), PRN

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Schedule: PRN

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant at Rutherford Regional Health System, you will play a vital role in making communities healthier. Your skills, compassion, and dedication will have a remarkable impact on the lives of patients and their families.

• 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 all 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, and applicable laws and professional standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Superior quality patient outcomes.
• Supportive leadership and culture.

• Education:
  
  Associate’s Degree required (Occupational Therapy Assistant).
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments; proficiency in multiple clinical software systems and rapid learning ability.
• Certifications:
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Licenses:
  Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in North Carolina.

More About Rutherford Regional Health System
Rutherford Regional Health System partners with Duke LifePoint Healthcare to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. We provide a wide range of services across multiple facilities, including a medical center, family care centers, specialist practices, and surgical associates.

EEOC Statement
"Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care, driven by a mission of making communities healthier. We believe success is achieved through talented people and offer opportunities for meaningful, satisfying careers that make a difference across the country.