Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with Centerpoint Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant functions as a member of the healthcare team. The purpose is to provide medically prescribed occupational therapy programs in the Occupational Therapy Department in accordance with national standards and administrative policies of the hospital, under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist. The goal is to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, surgery, or loss of a body part in order to allow the patient to perform to his/her maximum ability.

The COTA cares for ages 18-39 Yrs Young Adult, 40-64 Yrs Adult and 65+ Geriatric patients. May be required to do weekday and weekend coverage, including holidays.

• Assist in providing medically prescribed occupational therapy in the hospital setting
• Ensures services are provided in accordance with National standards and hospital policy
• Provides timely documentation in order to facilitate inpatient discharge
• Ensures proper maintenance of the Rehabilitation Services equipment
• Demonstrates working knowledge of AIDET, utilizing with each patient interaction
• Regular, reliable attendance is required to ensure the highest level of patient care
• Follows hospital safety and quality standards and expectations, as it pertains to job performance and patient care
• Behavior demonstrates understanding and adherence to Lee's Summit Medical Center's ICARE values:
• Performs all daily activities with INTEGRITY
• Shows COMPASSION in all interactions
• ALWAYS delivers the highest level of patient care and customer satisfaction, every time
• Exhibits RESPECT to self and others
• Works to achieve the highest standards of EXCELLECTENCE

• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license
• BLS required prior to hands-on patient care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Must have working knowledge of computer systems
• Effective decision-making skills with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform in a high-stress environment
• No experience required as long as education and licensure requirements are met

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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