Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their dedicated team. In this part-time role, you will work under the guidance of a Registered Occupational Therapist, delivering personalized treatment plans that empower clients to regain essential life skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a diverse healthcare team, ensuring high-quality patient care in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a faith-based, nonprofit setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience required.
• Basic Life Support certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized treatment plans and assist clients in daily life skills.
• Supervise therapy assistant students and contribute to patient assessments.

Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Collaboration with OT

Documentation Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Apply locations Saint Luke's Hospital | 4401 Wornall Rd | Kansas City | MO

time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JobReq0049532

Job Description

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides service under the direction of the Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR). The COTA follows the treatment plan developed by the occupational therapist and assists to help clients resume or develop skills needed for day-to-day life and work. They collaborate with the OT to modify care as necessary.

• Delivers individualized patient-centered treatment plan based on evidence-based practice and selects appropriate interventions based on the plan of care established by the occupational therapist.
• Aides in the periodic reassessment of patient progress and contributes to discharge planning.
• Supervises treatment provided by occupational therapy assistant students.
• Participates and makes recommendations for client care interventions to the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to the supervising therapist on a timely basis.
• Delegates and instructs supportive personnel in services to be provided.
• Provides timely documentation per department and/or entity policy and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements, and physician treatment plan.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety to self, patients, and others at all times.
• Performs all other duties as requested by the manager.
• Participates in quality initiatives.

At the critical access hospitals, responsibilities include directing the Swing Bed activities program for swing bed patients.

Shift:

• 7:30 AM -4 PM, Monday, Thursday, Friday
• Plus 2-3 eight-hour weekend shifts in an 8-week schedule block.
• Plus, Holiday Requirement

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Occupational Therapy Assistant (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Associate Degree - Occupational Therapy

Job Details

Part Time Day (United States of America)

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