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Lifepoint Health
Coralville, Iowa

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Job description

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters 

Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital 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 an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) 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 Therapy Assistant (COTA) who excels in this role

* Communicates patient progress or concerns to the supervising occupational
therapist and interdisciplinary team.

* Instructs patients’ families or nursing staff in follow-through programs and
home exercises.

* Assists with patient scheduling and posts treatment charges to patient
records daily.

* Documents patient care accurately and in accordance with all regulatory,
licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.

* Maintains treatment equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition.

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

* License: Licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in the state where
services are rendered.
* Certifications: CPR certification required.

EEOC Statement

“Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern
Iowa 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

The Occupational Therapist Assistant will communicate patient progress to the interdisciplinary team and instruct families on home exercise programs. They are also responsible for accurate clinical documentation and maintaining a safe, clean treatment environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed and eligible to practice as a COTA in the state of Iowa. A valid CPR certification is also required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary communicationPatient educationHome exercise instructionEquipment maintenanceRegulatory compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Lifepoint Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Higher education and certification tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package and company match
Free gym memberships
Virtual care appointments
Mental health services
Discount programs
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities