Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

401k eligibility

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Wichita, KS seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a per diem role. You will work under an OT, delivering individualized therapy to patients with complex needs.

The position emphasizes hands-on care, progress monitoring, and documentation, with an extensive orientation and potential advancement depending on performance.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligibility.
• BLS certification required or within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy sessions under OT supervision.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as needed.
• Complete documentation according to department policies.
• Participate in ongoing continuing education.

Skills

State licensure

BLS

Job description

Position

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location

Wichita, KS

Schedule

Per Diem

Compensation

$37.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital

-Wichita is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, you will be treating patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with an OT.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required or as required by state regulations.