Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Full-time, Monday-Friday

Your experience matters

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.

How you'll contribute

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.

What we offer

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

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for 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:

• Current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

• Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire

About us

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.

EEOC Statement

"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.