Occupational Therapist Assistant, Certified COTA

Occupational Therapist Assistant, Certified COTA

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Facility Name:
Southern Ohio Medical Center - Portsmouth

Shift: Full-time, Day shift
Southern Ohio Medical Center - Portsmouth is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network focused on improving community health. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA you will provide direct patient care under supervision, supporting therapeutic interventions and documentation while maintaining compliance with quality standards.

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of an occupational therapist, assisting with therapeutic interventions, documentation, and supporting quality and compliance standards in rehabilitation services.

• 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.

We believe that investing in employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position offers comprehensive benefits, financial protection, career growth, well‑being programs, and professional development opportunities.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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 with 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.

• Must demonstrate strong communication, time management, and clinical documentation skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records preferred.

• License:
  Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in the state where services are rendered.
• Certifications:
  
  CPR certification required.

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southern Ohio Medical Center - Portsmouth is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and harassment in employment.