Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Inpatient Rehabilitation

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Smith

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Inpatient Rehabilitation, PRN

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

Schedule

FT| | Flexible Hours | 1 weekend (Saturday or Sunday) a month and at least 1 holiday a year.

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.

Make a meaningful impact every day by helping patients regain independence and confidence. We’re looking for a dedicated COTA to join our rehabilitation team and deliver hands‑on, patient‑centered care under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

What You’ll Do

• Support therapeutic interventions and guide patients through treatment activities.
• Communicate progress, concerns, and observations to the OT and interdisciplinary team.
• Teach families and nursing staff how to carry out follow‑through programs and home exercises.
• Manage daily scheduling tasks and enter post‑treatment charges accurately.
• Document patient care in alignment with regulatory, licensing, and payer requirements.
• Keep treatment areas and equipment clean, organized, and safe.
• Uphold all compliance, professional, and ethical standards.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative rehab environment.

What You Bring

• Active COTA license in the state of practice.
• CPR certification.
• Strong communication, time‑management, and clinical documentation skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (preferred).
• A commitment to high‑quality care and teamwork.

Comprehensive Benefits

• 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.

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• 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.

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.