Occupational Therapy Assistant

Career Links; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Retirement plan

Continuing education opportunities

Life insurance and disability coverage

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Career Links is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) for hospital-based inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. Working under a licensed OT, you will deliver skilled services to patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, and you'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support ADLs, mobility, cognition, and independence.

This full-time role offers hourly pay of $28–$33, comprehensive benefits including insurance, PTO, retirement plans, and ongoing CE opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current Kansas OTA license or eligibility.
• Current NBCOT certification or eligibility for Kansas licensure.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Implement OT treatment plans under supervision of licensed OT.
• Provide interventions to improve ADLs, mobility, coordination, strength, endurance, cognition, independence.
• Monitor progress and communicate responses to OT.
• Document treatment sessions, progress, and outcomes per hospital requirements.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safety.
• Collaborate with OTs, PTs, SLPs, physicians, nurses, case managers, and others.
• Assist with discharge planning and continuity of care recommendations.
• Maintain a safe, organized treatment environment.
• Adhere to hospital policies and professional guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

Kansas OTA license or eligibility

NBCOT certification or eligibility

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – Hospital-Based Inpatient & Outpatient

Full-Time | Hospital-Based Inpatient & Outpatient Rehabilitation | $28–$33 per hour, depending on experience

At Career Links, we connect dedicated healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities nationwide. Whether you're a therapist, educator, social worker, psychologist, interpreter, or healthcare professional, we believe meaningful work starts with the right support, the right environment, and the right opportunity.

Our mission is to serve with understanding, integrity, and professionalism while helping clinicians build fulfilling careers and make a lasting impact in the communities they serve.

Position Overview

Career Links is seeking a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join a hospital-based rehabilitation team serving both inpatient and outpatient populations. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the OTA will provide skilled occupational therapy services to patients recovering from illness, injury, surgery, neurological conditions, and other medical diagnoses.

This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy treatment plans developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), functional mobility, coordination, strength, endurance, cognition, and overall independence.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate treatment responses, concerns, and changes in condition to the Occupational Therapist.
• Accurately document treatment sessions, patient progress, and outcomes in accordance with hospital, state, federal, and payer requirements.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, and safety techniques.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, physicians, nursing staff, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist with discharge planning and continuity of care recommendations.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and effective treatment environment.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, professional standards, and ethical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current Kansas Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) License issued by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start date.
• Current NBCOT certification or eligibility as required for Kansas licensure.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• $28–$33 per hour, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement plan options
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Supportive therapy team and leadership
• Diverse inpatient and outpatient caseload
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Why Career Links?

We believe exceptional patient care begins with exceptional clinicians. Our team is committed to helping healthcare professionals find opportunities where they can grow their careers, maintain work-life balance, and make a meaningful difference every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.