PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Kindred Healthcare; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant for our Inpatient Rehab Unit in North Kansas City, MO. The role focuses on providing excellent patient care, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Candidates should have relevant certification and a commitment to patient-centered rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

• Must have certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Current and valid state OTA license or equivalent required.
• CPR certification when required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress and assist with scheduling.
• Document patient care according to regulatory requirements.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and work area.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Documentation

Teamwork

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Facility Name: North Kansas City Hospital
Setting: Inpatient Rehab Unit
Job Type: PRN
City/State: N Kansas City, MO

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

What you will do in this role:

• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

• Candidates must have certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an Associate's degree
• Current and valid state OTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are rendered
• CPR certification (when required)

Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization. Weare fully dedicated to our partners and delivering on the promise made to patients.