Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off programs

Education support

Job summary

Centerpoint Medical Center in Missouri seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join the rehabilitation team. You will provide medically prescribed occupational therapy under supervision, support inpatient discharges, and help patients 18 and older regain function.

Candidates need an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy, current COTA license, and BLS. Weekend/holiday coverage may be required. HCA Healthcare offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license required.
• BLS CPR certification prior to hands-on patient care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing medically prescribed occupational therapy in the hospital setting.
• Ensure services align with national standards and hospital policy.
• Provide timely documentation to facilitate inpatient discharge.
• Maintain rehabilitation services equipment.
• Demonstrate AIDET principles with patient interactions.
• Maintain regular attendance to ensure patient care quality.
• Follow safety and quality standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

BLS

Computer literacy

OT care

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

COTA license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

• 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Centerpoint Medical Center (https://centerpointmedical.com) 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.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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