Occupational Therapist Assistant, (COTA)

Facility Name : North Kansas City Hospital

Position: Certified Occupational Therapist ( COTA)

Shift: Days

Schedule: Full time Days 7:30am-4:00pm OR 8:00am-4:30pm (employee choice-in advance) Weekend Rotation required : Every 4th SAT and SUN (2 comp days- week prior/after)

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team: North Kansas City Hospital is48-bed Acute Rehab Unit (ARU) located in NKC Health Main Hospital Building. Our Unit is a very fast paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow! We have an amazing team with over 25 FT therapists!

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for: We are looking for a dynamic Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

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

Qualifications :

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

Inpatient experience preferred

CPR certification (when required)

EEOC Statement

North Kansas City Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Kansas City Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.