Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant FT

Brewster Place; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewster Place in Topeka, KS, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team.

Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct patient treatment, document progress, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds. The role emphasizes compassionate care, patient education, and adherence to care plans.

Full-time day shift; license as COTA required; we value teamwork, quality outcomes, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed/Certification: COTA (Required)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct treatment to patients under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Document patient progress toward goals in the treatment plan.
• Conduct resident screens as directed by the supervising Therapist.
• Attend rehabilitation meetings and participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Provide training to patients, residents, caregivers, and families.
• Complete documentation of care within established time frames.
• Assist with clerical duties and prepare treatment materials.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Supervise restorative dining program and assist with admissions decisions.
• Inservice training on body mechanics, lifting, transfers, positioning.

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Health Center - Topeka, KS 66611, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day

Position Purpose

Assists in the provision of screens, collection of data and direct treatment to a general rehab caseload and under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Participates in the clinical team process. Provides teaching and training to caregiver staff. Participates in clinical program development. Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers. Documents effectively so that claims are supported and paid.

Principal Accountabilities and Essential Duties of the Job

• Under a physician’s order, provides direct treatment to patients/residents as directed by, and according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Occupational Therapist where allowed by law.
• Documents patient/resident progress toward meeting established goals as stated in the treatment plan outlined by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Participates in weekly rehabilitation meetings; weekly rounds with the nursing department and interdisciplinary care plan meetings as requested.
• Provides training to patients, residents, caregivers and families according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Completes documentation of direct treatment provided within established time frames.
• Prepares treatment materials and assists with other clerical duties as needed.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Supervises the restorative dining program and makes recommendations for admission and/or discharge from the program.
• Provides inservice training to new employees on proper body mechanics, lifting, transfers, and positioning.

Qualifications

License/Certification: COTA (Required)