Occupational Therapist OT or Assistant COTA Full or Part Time Position Available In St. Louis City, Missouri

Job Description:

Facility Name :

North Kansas City Hospital Position:

CertifiedOccupational Therapist ( COTA)

Shift:

Days Schedule:

Full time Days7:30am-4:00pm OR 8:00am-4:30pm (employee choice-in advance) WeekendRotation required : Every 4th SAT and SUN (2 comp days- weekprior/after) Your experience matters Lifepoint Rehabilitation ispart of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare deliverynetwork with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profoundcommitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provideexceptional care to others. As a Certified Occupational TherapistAssistant (COTA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital missiondedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on thismeaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedicationwill make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team: North Kansas City Hospital is 48-bed AcuteRehab Unit (ARU) located in NKC Health Main Hospital Building. OurUnit is a very fast paced yet fun environment with endlessopportunities to learn and grow! We have an amazing team with over25 FT therapists! Why join us We believe that investing in ouremployees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. Inaddition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:

  Multiple levels of medical, dental andvision coverage – with medical plans starting at just $10 per payperiod – tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees,and more.

Financial Protection & PTO:

Life, accident, criticalillness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-termdisability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial &Career Growth:

Higher education and certification tuitionassistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package andcompany match.

Employee Well-being:

Mental, physical, andfinancial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual careappointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development:

  Ongoing learning and career advancementopportunities. What we’re looking for: We are looking for a dynamicCertified Occupational Therapist Assistant who is passionate abouthelping others and is a team player! What you will do in this role:

• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and otherteam members; instruct patient’s family or nursing staff infollow-through programs
• Assist with patient scheduling and postcharges daily to patient records
• Document patient care inaccordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accreditingrequirements
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and cleancondition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with thestandards of the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, the CorporateCompliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards andapplicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Candidates must have certification from theAmerican Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Graduate of anaccredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in anAssociate’s degree
• Current and valid state OTA license orcertificate of practice or equivalent in the states where servicesare rendered
• Inpatient experience preferred
• CPR certification(when required) EEOC Statement North Kansas City Hospital is anEqual Opportunity Employer.

North Kansas City Hospital is committedto Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employeesand complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discriminationand harassment in employment Lifepoint Health is a leader incommunity-based care and driven by a mission of Making CommunitiesHealthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such asacute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute carefacilities. We believe that success is achieved through talentedpeople. We want to create places where employees want to work, withopportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers thattruly make a difference in communities across the country.