Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapist AssistantJoin Lifepoint Rehabilitation as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital. This full-time position offers a wage scale of $28.00-$49.44 per hour. We value your experience and offer supportive leadership, superior outcomes, and advancement opportunities.Your experience matters. At Lifepoint Rehabilitation, we prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're valued as an employee and as a person. As a Certified 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.How you'll contribute:Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programsAssist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient recordsDocument patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirementsMaintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean conditionHandle 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 lawsWhat we offer:Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for full-time, part-time and PRN employees, and more.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.Qualifications and 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 degreeCurrent and valid state OTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are renderedCPR certification (when required)About us:Kindred Hospital South Bay Gardena is a 54-bed hospital located in Gardena, California, 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.EEOC Statement:Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.