OTA | Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

OTA | Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Lindsborg, KS $46,009 - $58,099 a year

Job Type: Full Time

Join a compassionate healthcare team in the Midwest region as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, supporting therapists in designing and implementing programs that help patients regain physical and mental stability. This role involves working closely with patients across all age groups, from newborns to geriatrics, to evaluate needs and deliver personalized care plans.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists to plan and conduct therapeutic programs.
• Maintain compliance with privacy regulations concerning Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, healthcare team members, and external agencies.
• Perform duties within the scope of practice as defined by certification boards.
• Accurately assess patient needs and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Educate patients on care procedures and goals.
• Complete timely and precise documentation following organizational policies.

Education and Experience

• Education aligned with certification requirements at the time of issue.
• Current licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) through the appropriate state board.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certification from an approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance meeting regional requirements if driving is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar clinical environment is advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Fundamental understanding of Occupational Therapy principles.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Physical Requirements

This position involves medium work, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds and frequently up to 10 pounds. Expect to spend 26-50% of the workday standing or walking, with or without accommodation.

Embrace the opportunity to contribute to a supportive healthcare environment in the Midwest, where your efforts will make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc