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Lifepoint Health
Russellville, Arkansas

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Outpatient Clinic, PRN

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Shift: PRN | Weekdays | 3-4 days per week in out patient clinic (may be required to float to other departments as needed) | flexible

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation Is Part of Lifepoint Health

[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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 a Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. 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

We’re on the lookout for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who brings compassion, attention to detail, and team spirit to every patient interaction. If you’re passionate about helping others reclaim independence and thrive in daily life, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

  • Report patient progress and concerns to supervising therapists and collaborate with the care team.
  • Educate families and nursing staff on supportive follow-through programs.
  • Assist with scheduling and accurately post patient charges to records.
  • Document care clearly and compliantly, meeting all regulatory, licensure, payer, and accrediting standards.
  • Foster a safe, organized, and clean treatment environment for everyone.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Candidates must have certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an Associate's degree
  • Current and valid state OTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are rendered
  • CPR certification (when required)

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.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation 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 Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will collaborate with the care team to report patient progress and educate families on supportive programs. They are also responsible for documenting care in compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining an organized treatment environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and possess a valid state OTA license. An Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program is required.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

DocumentationCollaborationPatient educationRegulatory complianceClinical documentationTeamwork

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Outpatient Clinic, PRN at Lifepoint Health a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Ota Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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<$80k
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$80k-90k
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$90k-100k
1
$108k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation · Sacramento, California

$47-$52/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, School-Based

St. Vincent's Health Partners · Yonkers, New York

$85k
#3

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

$30-$40.38/hr
#4

Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant-PRN

$58k-$79k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.3/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

Living in Russellville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$210k
Typical market rent
$951/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
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
401(k) with Company Match
Free Gym Memberships
Virtual Care Appointments
Mental Health Services
Discount Programs
Professional Development