Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

Davita Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Topeka, KS. In this full-time day shift role, you will deliver quality patient care following occupational therapy plans, supervise clinical support staff, and promote occupational therapy services within the community. Enjoy competitive compensation, including a sign-on bonus, and work in a caring, people-first environment that supports your growth and well-being.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist Assistant license in Kansas required.
• Experience in a medical or rehabilitation setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care following occupational therapy plans and AOTA standards.
• Provide direction and clinical supervision to support staff.
• Promote occupational therapy services within the organization.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Supervision

Occupational Therapy Promotion

Education

Associates degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

You may be eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $5,000.

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Topeka, KS.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

• Performs delivery of care following occupational therapy plans of care, and assures delivery of prescribed care to assigned patients consistent with standards of practice defined by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the occupational therapy practice act in the State of Kansas.
• Provides direction and clinical supervision to clinical support staff.
• Promotes occupational therapy services and professional development throughout the organization and community. Reports to the assigned leader of department.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associates degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Active Occupational Therapist Assistant license in State of Kansas.
• CPR/BLS certification.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Previous medical setting or rehabilitation setting experience