Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWarsaw, IN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

0–1 years of experience in healthcare with adults, geriatrics, or individuals with physical disabilities is required.
Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, techniques, and assistive devices.
Ability to follow treatment plans, observe patient performance, and document clinical data accurately.
Understanding of patient safety, infection control practices, and age-appropriate care.
Proficiency with basic computer systems and electronic documentation platforms.
A COTA – Occupational Therapy Assistant – Certified license in the state of employment is required.
Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

Administer occupational therapy treatment programs across diverse patient populations as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist, in accordance with individualized patient care plans and established standards.
Observe patient response to treatment, report changes in condition, and make recommendations to the supervising therapist for potential treatment plan modifications.
Conduct group or individual activity-based therapy sessions designed to support or maintain function, within the defined scope of practice for COTAs.
Document treatments provided, patient response, and relevant observations in the medical record; ensure co-signature of progress notes by the supervising Occupational Therapist as required.
Maintain effective communication with supervising therapists, rehabilitation team members, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to support coordinated care.
Ensure treatment areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, organized, and safe manner; report any safety concerns or equipment issues promptly.
Demonstrate understanding of therapeutic precautions, contraindications, and age-specific needs when administering care.
Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, contribute to patient care discussions, and support performance improvement initiatives.
Demonstrate proficiency in required technical and documentation systems, including electronic health records and therapy documentation software.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

1–2 years of clinical experience in an inpatient, outpatient, or skilled nursing setting is preferred.
Effective communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary environment.

Job Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides rehabilitative services for children and adults under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR), assisting patients in achieving functional goals related to daily living and mobility. This role supports treatment planning by implementing prescribed therapeutic interventions, observing and reporting patient progress, and contributing to the continuity of care in alignment with individualized care plans and regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

Administers occupational therapy treatment programs across diverse patient populations as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist, in accordance with individualized patient care plans and established standards.
Observes patient response to treatment, reports changes in condition, and makes recommendations to the supervising therapist for potential treatment plan modifications.
Conducts group or individual activity-based therapy sessions designed to support or maintain function, within the defined scope of practice for COTAs.
Documents treatments provided, patient response, and relevant observations in the medical record; ensures co-signature of progress notes by supervising Occupational Therapist as required.
Maintains effective communication with supervising therapists, rehabilitation team members, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to support coordinated care.
Ensures treatment areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, organized, and safe manner; reports any safety concerns or equipment issues promptly.
Demonstrates understanding of therapeutic precautions, contraindications, and age-specific needs when administering care.
Attends interdisciplinary team meetings, contributes to patient care discussions, and supports performance improvement initiatives.
Demonstrates proficiency in required technical and documentation systems, including electronic health records and therapy documentation software.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

0-1 years of experience in healthcare with adults, geriatrics, or individuals with physical disabilities required
1-2 years of clinical experience in an inpatient, outpatient, or skilled nursing setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, techniques, and assistive devices.
Ability to follow treatment plans, observe patient performance, and document clinical data accurately.
Effective communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary environment.
Understanding of patient safety, infection control practices, and age-appropriate care.
Proficiency with basic computer systems and electronic documentation platforms.

Licenses and Certifications

COTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant – Certified license in state of employment required
BLS - Basic Life Support required

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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