No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapy Assistant roles pay ~$73k (median of 14 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active roles in this specialty
Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Long Term Acute Care
About the Role
Full-time days. LTAC hospital. 30-bed facility. Comprehensive benefits. 401k match. Tuition assistance. Work with adult and geriatric patients.
Join Lifepoint Health as a Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Long Term Acute Care in Louisville, Kentucky.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.
- Conducts the class/group situations (stroke, SCI, BI) as appropriate.
Requirements
- Current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy.
- Assistant.
- Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.
- Current BLS/CPR.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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. What We Are Looking For:
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Lifepoint Health in Louisville, Kentucky.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Kentucky, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$94k across 80 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).
Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100) — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Long Term Acute Care at Lifepoint Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapy Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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