Occupational Therapist Assistant; COTA

At Southern Ohio Medical Center
, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As an Occupational Therapist Assistant 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.

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) plays a crucial role in supporting occupational therapy services. They work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT) to help patients regain function and prevent disability due to illness or injury. Their responsibilities include:

• Implementing treatment plans designed by the OT.
• Assisting patients with therapeutic exercises and activities.
• Monitoring progress and reporting changes to the OT.
• Educating patients and families on home programs.
• Ensuring compliance with hospital and departmental policies.

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Income‑protection programs, such as life, accident, critical‑injury insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and identity theft coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

• Current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of hire.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is a rehabilitation hospital located in Portsmouth, OH, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southern Ohio Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

• Job Identification 305529
• Job Category Specialized Services
• Posting Date 06/26/2025, 12:15 PM
• Degree Level High School Diploma/GED
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 1805 27th St, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, US