Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Inpatient Rehabilitation, PRN

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Inpatient Rehabilitation, PRN

Location: 6700 Chad Colley Boulevard, Fort Smith, AR 72916

Schedule: PRN | As Needed

Your experience matters

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Position Title joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. 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

We're on the lookout for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who brings compassion, attention to detail, and team spirit to every patient interaction. If you're passionate about helping others reclaim independence and thrive in daily life, we want to hear from you.

• Report patient progress and concerns to supervising therapists and collaborate with the care team.

• Educate families and nursing staff on supportive follow-through programs.

• Tackle the details-assist with scheduling and accurately post patient charges to records.

• Document care clearly and compliantly, meeting all regulatory, licensure, payer, and accrediting standards.

• Foster a safe, organized, and clean treatment environment for everyone.

• Operate with integrity, aligning with our Code of Business Conduct and all applicable policies and laws.

Minimum Requirements

• Candidates are required to maintain certification from both the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an Associate's degree

• Current and valid state OTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are rendered

• CPR certification (when required)

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 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.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith 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.