Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with Centerpoint Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Job Summary and Qualifications The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant functions as a member of the healthcare team. The purpose is to provide medically prescribed occupational therapy programs in the Occupational Therapy Department in accordance with national standards and administrative policies of the hospital, under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist. The goal is to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, surgery, or loss of a body part in order to allow the patient to perform to his/her maximum ability. The COTA cares for ages 18-39 Yrs Young Adult, 40-64 Yrs Adult and 65+ Geriatric patients. May be required to do weekday and weekend coverage, including holidays. What you will do in this role: Assist in providing medically prescribed occupational therapy in the hospital setting Ensures services are provided in accordance with National standards and hospital policy Provides timely documentation in order to facilitate inpatient discharge Ensures proper maintenance of the Rehabilitation Services equipment Demonstrates working knowledge of AIDET, utilizing with each patient interaction Regular, reliable attendance is required to ensure the highest level of patient care Follows hospital safety and quality standards and expectations, as it pertains to job performance and patient care Behavior demonstrates understanding and adherence to Lee’s Summit Medical Center’s ICARE values Performs all daily activities with INTEGRITY Shows COMPASSION in all interactions ALWAYS delivers the highest level of patient care and customer satisfaction, every time Exhibits RESPECT to self and others Works to achieve the highest standards of EXCELLENCE What qualifications you will need: Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Current Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license BLS required prior to hands‑on patient care Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Possess the ability to work effectively in a team. Must have working knowledge of computer systems Effective decision‑making skills with minimal supervision Ability to perform in a high‑stress environment No experience required as long as education and licensure requirements are met Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Centerpoint Medical Center is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state‑of‑the‑art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top‑notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. \"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.\" - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr HCA Healthcare, Inc.