COTA: Empower Rehab and Help Patients Thrive

Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center; Wathena (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K (Matching up to 2%)

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center in Kansas seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in delivering rehab services. You will help develop treatment plans, implement routines, document progress, and support patient independence.

Responsibilities include selecting therapy activities, observing progress, collaborating with care teams, instructing patients and families, and assisting with home programs. Requires an associate degree and state licensure.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy program (OT assistant).
• Current state licensure as Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
• Proficiency with state, federal and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Select therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities; observe and record progress.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals involved in patient care.
• Instruct patients and families in home programs and adaptive equipment use.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Equipment modification

Education

Associate’s degree in OT

Current state OT Assistant license

Job description

Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center in Kansas seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in delivering rehab services. You will help develop treatment plans, implement routines, document progress, and support patient independence.

Responsibilities include selecting therapy activities, observing progress, collaborating with care teams, instructing patients and families, and assisting with home programs. Requires an associate degree and state licensure.