Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA - FT and PRN

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant!

Lee Summit, a leader in the sub-acute and long-term care market seeks an experienced, energetic, and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our growing in-house therapy team at Lee Summit Place Health & Rehab.  We see a diverse mix of orthopedic and neurological conditions with short-term rehab and long-term care residents.  Our veteran team of therapists is a great group for new grads seeking mentorship. 

Are you thinking that Skilled Nursing is not for you?  Consider this:  we see the same diagnoses as seen in a hospital setting – only we get way more time with our patients to help them meet their goals and maximize their potential. 

We are part of a small but growing healthcare organization with 36 facilities across the country and we offer local leadership, facility level decision-making, and unlimited career growth with our growing organization. 

What we have to offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental and vision
• Generous Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• On-going training and career development
• Opportunities for growth into leadership with our growing organization
• Local leadership and facility level decision making

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Treat patients as directed by a licensed therapist.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team-building approach with all patients, clients and team members.
• Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off
• Maintains productivity standards as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Treat patients according to treatment plan.
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs as directed by staff therapist.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
• Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the facility.
• Participate in facility performance improvement programs
• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.
• Perform other duties as required or directed
• Screen patients based upon identified need per State Practice Act.
• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/LICENSURE

• Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program
• Successful completion of certificate/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Current registration/licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapist Assistant

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit push, pull, and lift) intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients and team members.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift patients, medical equipment, supplies, etc. to 50 lbs.