Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Facility Name: Phelps Health Medical Center 

Position: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Shift: Full-time Days

Schedule: 8:00am- 5:00pm, weekdays

Your experience matters 

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) 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.

More about our team: 

Phelps Health Acute Care Occupational Therapy is an integral part of the inpatient care team, providing comprehensive occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients across medical, surgical, ICU, and specialty units. Our therapists collaborate closely with physicians, nursing, case management, and rehabilitation colleagues to promote functional independence, safety, and successful discharge planning. Our Acute Care OT team works in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and supports continuous learning and professional growth.

We serve Rolla, Waynesville and the surrounding communities in south-central Missouri.

What we're looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, paid time off and 2 additional paid holidays (for a total of 8 holidays), offering added flexibility.

• 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.

   

What you will do in this role:

· Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain after consulting with supervising OTR/L and makes appropriate physician contact as indicated.

· Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.

· Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR/L, if needed.

· Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.

· Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition

· Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

· Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state where services are rendered

· Current CPR certification

· Strong organizational and communication skills

 · Accepting new grads

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.

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.