Job Title
Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Location
Louisville, KY | Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | Days | 13 Weeks | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Key Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy assistant services to patients in a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) setting under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
- Implement individualized treatment plans focused on improving patients' functional independence and quality of life
- Document patient progress and treatment sessions accurately using facility EMR (Protouch)
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support patient goals and discharge planning
- Float to a nearby sister facility as needed to support patient care continuity
Required Qualifications
- Active COTA license (Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant) in good standing
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a COTA
- Ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Willingness to float to a nearby affiliated facility when required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in an acute care or long-term acute care (LTACH) setting strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Protouch EMR documentation system
- Experience working with medically complex patient populations
Why Join Us
- Parking is included with the facility, making your daily commute simple and cost-effective
- Louisville offers a vibrant mix of culture, history, sports, and entertainment — with easy weekend access to Cincinnati, Nashville, Indianapolis, and Mammoth Cave National Park