Midwest Health, Inc.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Midwest Health, Inc., Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Midwest Health, Inc. – Topeka, KS
Salary: $66,000.00 per year
Job Description The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides rehabilitative services under the direction of occupational therapists to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments.
Responsibilities
Comply with facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
Report to Corporate Director of Rehabilitation and facility Director of Rehabilitation Services.
Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident and family information.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
May conduct general activity programs and supportive or maintenance programs.
Communicate with other personnel regarding residents’ total treatment program, especially to the OTR for appropriate alterations in treatment program needs.
Maintain accurate records of treatments and all appropriate paperwork according to company policies; supervise registered occupational therapist to co‑sign all progress notes.
Attain an efficiency standard for delivery of occupational therapy services.
Physical Requirements
Regular worksite attendance.
Licensure/certification: Must meet recognized standards.
Basic computer skills.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be willing to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Assist in evacuation of residents during emergencies.
Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Use transfer/gait belt or assistance when lifting or carrying objects >25 lbs.
Lift up to 10 lbs: Frequently; 11–25 lbs: Rarely; 26–50 lbs: Occasionally.
Carry up to 10 lbs: Frequently; 11–25 lbs: Frequently; 26–50 lbs: Not required.
Reach above shoulder height: Frequently; at shoulder height: Frequently; below shoulder height: Frequently.
Push/pull: Frequently.
Hand manipulation: grasping: Frequently; handling: Constantly; twining: Rarely; fingering: Constantly.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics as needed.
Must be able to relate to ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and hostile people.
Accept potential additional duties within competence.
Qualifications
Entry level (or as required).
Full‑time employment.
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Salary: $66,000.00 per year
Job Description The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides rehabilitative services under the direction of occupational therapists to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments.
Responsibilities
Comply with facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
Report to Corporate Director of Rehabilitation and facility Director of Rehabilitation Services.
Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident and family information.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
May conduct general activity programs and supportive or maintenance programs.
Communicate with other personnel regarding residents’ total treatment program, especially to the OTR for appropriate alterations in treatment program needs.
Maintain accurate records of treatments and all appropriate paperwork according to company policies; supervise registered occupational therapist to co‑sign all progress notes.
Attain an efficiency standard for delivery of occupational therapy services.
Physical Requirements
Regular worksite attendance.
Licensure/certification: Must meet recognized standards.
Basic computer skills.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be willing to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Assist in evacuation of residents during emergencies.
Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Use transfer/gait belt or assistance when lifting or carrying objects >25 lbs.
Lift up to 10 lbs: Frequently; 11–25 lbs: Rarely; 26–50 lbs: Occasionally.
Carry up to 10 lbs: Frequently; 11–25 lbs: Frequently; 26–50 lbs: Not required.
Reach above shoulder height: Frequently; at shoulder height: Frequently; below shoulder height: Frequently.
Push/pull: Frequently.
Hand manipulation: grasping: Frequently; handling: Constantly; twining: Rarely; fingering: Constantly.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics as needed.
Must be able to relate to ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and hostile people.
Accept potential additional duties within competence.
Qualifications
Entry level (or as required).
Full‑time employment.
Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care industry.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Midwest Health, Inc. by 2x.
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