COTA PRN

Wesley Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Tuition assistance and education support

Job summary

Wesley Healthcare in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join its team. The COTA will assist in implementing patient treatment plans, documenting activities, and collaborating with healthcare staff. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, retirement plans, education support, and more.

The ideal candidate will have BLS certification, a valid Kansas license, and an associate's degree in Occupational Therapy to qualify for this exciting opportunity. Join Wesley's commitment to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Kansas.
• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assist Occupational Therapist with patient treatment plans and documentation.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare staff about treatment.
• Document patient activities in compliance with medical center policies.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistant students.
• Promote rehab services to physicians and office staff.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Current Occupational Therapy Assistance licensure in Kansas

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a COTA PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Wesley Medical Center, which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, you assist the Occupational Therapist in implementing the patient’s treatment plan, education, dismissal planning and documentation with minimum weekly review and supervision by an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Occupational Therapist in implementing the patient’s treatment plan, education, dismissal planning and documentation with minimum weekly review and supervision by an Occupational Therapist
• Communicates verbally with the patient, family, physicians and other health care staff regarding the nature of the patient’s disability, treatment plan, safety issues and expected outcome of the patient
• Assists with discharge planning for the patient who will be continuing rehabilitation service at another facility
• Documents all patient related activities in a manner that is thorough, clear, timely and allows for easy retrieval of information and is consistent with medical center policies and procedures
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistant students during their clinical affiliations and provide formal and informal education sessions to patients, families, physicians, health care staff, students or any other group requesting information on topics within the scope of practice
• Monitors compliance with all applicable laws and regulations promulgated by the government or other third parties
• Assists the organization in incorporating the guiding principles into its education practices and in creating an environment responsive to change
• Consistently meets established productivity requirements
• Contacts physicians and office staff to promote rehab services and Wesley Medical Center

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course, as specified in policy
• Current Occupational Therapy Assistance licensure in the state of Kansas
• Associates degree of Science in Occupational Therapy

Benefits

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

• 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

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.