Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (Full Time)
Location: Medical Center - 600 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS, 67114
Category: IP THERAPY
Are you driven by a desire to help make patients' healthcare experiences as comfortable, efficient, and rewarding as possible? Are your seeking a job that is meaningful, where co-workers ensure that our patients' needs are met? NMC Health is proud to set an award-winning healthcare organization in the Wichita Metro Area.
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) supports the delivery of therapy services by performing patient treatments and assisting with department operations under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist and/or the Inpatient Therapy Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:
Administers occupational therapy treatments as defined by the Kansas Occupational Therapy Practice Act, under the supervision of an OT.
Prepares patients and therapy equipment for treatment sessions.
Participates in the daily operations of therapy services, including patient care and general support.
Assists with student supervision, including the instruction, direction, and evaluation of OTA students in the facility.
Completes documentation and treatment records accurately and appropriately.
Assists with housekeeping and organization of the therapy department, as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.
Supervision & Collaboration:
Works under the general supervision of a Staff Occupational Therapist.
Reports to the Inpatient Therapy Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience:
Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
Preferably a minimum of one (1) years' experience.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Must know principles and practice of Occupational Therapy, be familiar with the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics.
Licensure, registration and certification:
Must have or be eligible for State Licensure. Licensure must be obtained as per state law.
Must have or immediately obtain BLS
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Location: Medical Center - 600 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS, 67114
Category: IP THERAPY
Are you driven by a desire to help make patients' healthcare experiences as comfortable, efficient, and rewarding as possible? Are your seeking a job that is meaningful, where co-workers ensure that our patients' needs are met? NMC Health is proud to set an award-winning healthcare organization in the Wichita Metro Area.
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) supports the delivery of therapy services by performing patient treatments and assisting with department operations under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist and/or the Inpatient Therapy Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:
Administers occupational therapy treatments as defined by the Kansas Occupational Therapy Practice Act, under the supervision of an OT.
Prepares patients and therapy equipment for treatment sessions.
Participates in the daily operations of therapy services, including patient care and general support.
Assists with student supervision, including the instruction, direction, and evaluation of OTA students in the facility.
Completes documentation and treatment records accurately and appropriately.
Assists with housekeeping and organization of the therapy department, as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.
Supervision & Collaboration:
Works under the general supervision of a Staff Occupational Therapist.
Reports to the Inpatient Therapy Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience:
Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
Preferably a minimum of one (1) years' experience.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Must know principles and practice of Occupational Therapy, be familiar with the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics.
Licensure, registration and certification:
Must have or be eligible for State Licensure. Licensure must be obtained as per state law.
Must have or immediately obtain BLS
Join our Team! NMC Health offers a family friendly environment with the latest technology and a knowledgeable staff. Here you'll find all departments work together as a team to live out our core values: respect, excellence, service, transparency, and trust.
If you would like to set profiles, manage, and track your submissions you can register here
...or if you already have an account you may login here
...or
Job ID: 481364687
Originally Posted on: 6/15/2025
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