Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), PRN

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Inpatient Rehabilitation PRN

Your Experience Matters

University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and University Hospitals. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant 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

An Occupational Therapist Assistant who excels in this role:

  • Under guidance of supervising OTR/L: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs.
  • Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions.
  • 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 and collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.

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:

  • 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 We’re Looking For

Applicants should have a current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. Additional requirements include:

  • Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.
  • Current BLS/CPR.
  • Full mobility and ability to participate in vigorous activity
  • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with all constituents (patients, families, peers, and other healthcare team members)
  • Possess near vision acuity for accurate reading of equipment and recording in patient medical record
  • Must be physically able to lift, support and move patients.

More About University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital

University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital is an inpatient rehabilitation hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Avon community for over 9 years. We are proud to be accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF and recognized in Newsweek in 2024.

EEOC Statement

“University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital 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.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Implement comprehensive treatment programs and modify activities based on changing patient needs under the guidance of a supervising OTR/L. Collaborate with support personnel and document patient progress toward short and long-term goals.

Requirements

Requires current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant and current BLS/CPR certification. Candidates must be physically able to lift and move patients and possess the mobility for vigorous activity.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment ImplementationClinical DocumentationPatient AssessmentCollaborationPatient Mobility SupportRehabilitation Techniques

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Avon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$379k
Typical market rent
$2,117/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401k retirement package with company match
Wellness programs
Free gym memberships
Virtual care appointments
Mental health services
Discount programs