<p>Saint Francis Hospital – Bartlett is recruiting a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its therapy team at its 196-bed full-service acute care hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee. Working under the direction of a Registered Occupational Therapist, this role delivers hands-on patient treatment across a broad acuity spectrum — neonatal through geriatric — within a facility recognized nationally for quality and safety. The hospital's established orthopedic/spine, cardiac, oncology, and critical care service lines create a clinically rich and varied caseload for a motivated COTA.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>196-bed full-service acute care hospital opened in 2004 and located at 2986 Kate Bond Rd, Bartlett, TN</li> <li>Patient population spans neonatal through geriatric, requiring broad clinical competency across age groups</li> <li>Active service lines supporting COTA caseload: critical care, cardiac care, oncology, urology, physical therapy, and a dedicated 16-bed orthopedic/spine unit</li> <li>24-hour emergency department providing additional acute referral volume to therapy services</li> <li>Treatment delivery guided by individualized plans established by a supervising Registered Occupational Therapist</li> <li>Responsibilities include selected tests and measurements, objective documentation of treatment outcomes, and equipment safety verification prior to each use</li> <li>Competency validation completed within a structured introductory period</li> <li>Facility holds the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award, a Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score, and Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program required</li> <li>Active U.S. military service members or veterans are welcome; military training and education verified and credited by an accredited OTA program is accepted in lieu of traditional education pathway</li> <li>Active State of Tennessee Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license required</li> <li>Clinical competency working with patients across the full lifespan — neonatal through geriatric</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Bartlett is a thriving suburban city in Shelby County, consistently ranked among the safest and most livable communities in Tennessee, with highly regarded public schools and a strong sense of neighborhood character. Situated just northeast of Memphis, residents enjoy easy access to the cultural amenities, dining, live music, and professional sports of a major metropolitan area while benefiting from Bartlett's lower cost of living and quieter pace. The greater Memphis region offers proximity to the Mississippi River, state parks, and a rich history that makes it a compelling destination for clinicians relocating from anywhere in the country.</p>