POSITION: Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Weekend Coverage
- Acute Care / Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Part Time
- PTO Accrual
Hours/Days:
- Flexible weekend scheduling (Saturday/Sunday) — shift length and total hours negotiable based on department need and candidate availability
Job Description: The Weekend OT/COTA provides occupational therapy services to acute care and inpatient rehabilitation patients under a physician's plan of care, supporting patients' return to functional independence in self-care, mobility, and activities of daily living. This position ensures continuity of occupational therapy services through the weekend and collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team on functional progress and discharge readiness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide skilled occupational therapy treatment to acute care and inpatient rehab patients per the established plan of care (OT) or under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (COTA).
- Complete evaluations and daily treatment documentation in the EMR on date of service.
- Address ADL/IADL performance, upper extremity function, cognition, and safety awareness relevant to discharge goals.
- Communicate patient status, functional progress, and safety concerns to nursing, case management, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in discharge planning discussions, including adaptive equipment and home safety recommendations.
- Follow infection control, fall prevention, and facility safety protocols at all times.
- Maintain accurate charge capture and billing documentation.
- Communicate effectively with weekday therapy staff to ensure continuity of care across the full week.
- Respond to changes in patient status and escalate concerns to appropriate clinical staff promptly.
- Participate in departmental performance improvement activities as applicable to weekend operations.
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy (OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) program.
Experience:
- Current, unencumbered OT or COTA license in the state of Arkansas.
- Acute care or inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred; new graduates considered.
- Current CPR/BLS certification required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently with appropriate supervision structure (COTA).
- Effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff.
- Ability to manage a variable weekend caseload across acute and inpatient rehab settings.
- Proficient with EMR documentation systems.
Thank you for your interest in employment with Ozark Health. Before beginning your application, please consider the following: This application must be fully completed. Information provided will be used to investigate previous employment and background. Ozark Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or other classes protected by state or federal law. Ozark Health is a SMOKE and TOBACCO FREE employer. Smoking or tobacco product use (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited on campus (including parking lots, vehicles and adjacent properties). Smoke breaks are not permitted. Employment applications are active for one year. Proof of the legal right to work in the United States is required.
