Certified Occupational therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Description

Job Description

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 :

Licensure, registration and certification :

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