Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN

Lifepoint Health • North Kansas City, MO

54d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join their team at North Kansas City Hospital. This PRN position involves providing care in a 48-bed Acute Rehab Unit (ARU). The role is in a fast-paced yet fun environment with opportunities for learning and growth, supported by a large team of full-time therapists. The company is committed to employee well-being and making communities healthier.

Requirements

• 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)

Nice To Haves

• Inpatient experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree