Occupational Therapy Assistant

Innovate-Rehab-and-Wellnes; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription drug insurance

Dental & vision insurance

PTO: vacation, sick, holiday

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k)

EAP

Job summary

Innovate Rehab and Wellness in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our skilled nursing facility full-time. You will deliver high-quality OT services, help residents regain independence, and document progress under OT supervision.

Collaborate with nursing, PT, SLP and other staff; educate residents and caregivers; maintain compliant EMR entries; participate in discharge planning and HIPAA/CMS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited OTA program is required.
• NBCOT certification is required/preferred and state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary to work with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans created by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide direct patient care per state and facility guidelines.
• Monitor and document resident progress; report changes to the OT.
• Educate residents and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment.
• Collaborate with nursing, PT, SLP, and other healthcare staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Independent work

Education

Associate’s degree in OTA

Job description

Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)Innovate Rehab and WellnessStatus: Full-TimeSetting: Skilled Nursing FacilitySchedule: Monday – Friday (Flexible)Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experienceAbout Us25+ years as a leading skilled health care providerTherapist- and veteran-ownedFocused on industry-leading, patient-centered careOne-on-one care with group/concurrent treatments under 1%Realistic scheduling for better work environment and outcomesWhy Join UsStrong focus on individualized therapy and clinical outcomesSupportive, team-oriented cultureOpportunities for professional growth and developmentBenefits (Start Day 1 – Full-Time)Medical & prescription drug insuranceDental & vision insuranceAdditional BenefitsShort-term & long-term disabilityEmployer-paid basic life & AD&DVoluntary supplemental life insurancePTO: vacation, sick, holidayHealth Savings Account (HSA)Voluntary critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity401(k)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee discount marketplacePosition SummaryAs a COTA, you will:Support delivery of high-quality OT servicesHelp residents regain independence and improve quality of lifeProvide therapeutic interventions under OT supervisionKey ResponsibilitiesImplement treatment plans created by the Occupational TherapistProvide direct patient care per state and facility guidelinesMonitor and document resident progress; report changes to the OTEducate residents and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipmentCollaborate with nursing, PT, SLP, and other healthcare staffMaintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMRParticipate in care planning and discharge planningEnsure compliance with HIPAA, CMS, and all regulationsQualificationsAssociate’s degree from an accredited OTA programCurrent NBCOT certificationValid state license as an Occupational Therapy AssistantSNF or long-term care experience preferredStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAble to work independently and as part of a teamCommitted to patient-centered care and rehab excellenceEqual Opportunity EmployerWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.