Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare’s Wesley Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement occupational therapy services under the supervision of an OTR. The role includes assessments, treatment, and documentation aligned with patient needs and ages.

You will educate patients and caregivers and may participate in student education as required. Requirements include active BLS, NBCOT certification, and an Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Qualifications

• Active BLS Certification is required.
• NBCOT Certification and Colorado licensure is required.
• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited COTA program.
• New graduates accepted.
• Ability to perform structured treatments and documentation; effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy services under supervision of an OTR, including assessments, treatment and documentation.
• Educate patient, family, caregivers, and staff regarding patient’s functional level.
• May participate in student education and related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Use equipment as needed during therapy sessions and documentation.

Skills

Active BLS Certification

NBCOT Certification

COTA Degree

New graduates accepted

Effective communication

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is responsible for implementing occupational therapy services under the supervision of an OTR. These services include structured assessments, treatment, and documentation according to age appropriate needs. In addition to direct patient intervention, the COTA is involved in the education of patient, family, caregivers, and staff regarding the patient’s functional level. The COTA may participate in student education and other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to: computer, parafin bath, fluidotherapy, ultrasound, e-stim, splinting pan, heat gun, whirlpool, treatment tasks, pulleys.

Position Requirements:

• Active BLS Certification
• National Certification by the NBCOT. As of June 1, 2014: Colorado Licensure is required.
• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited COTA program.
• New graduates accepted.
• Able to perform all structured treatments and documentation required in this position. Effective verbal and written communication.

Benefits

Wesley Rehabilitation Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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.

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