Lifepoint Health·North Kansas City, Missouri
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will communicate patient progress to the care team and instruct families on follow-through programs. They are also responsible for documenting patient care, managing schedules, and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
Facility Name: North Kansas City Hospital
Position: Certified Occupational Therapist (COTA)
Shift: PRN Days
Your experience matters
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
North Kansas City Hospital is 48-bed Acute Rehab Unit (ARU) located in NKC Health Main Hospital Building. Our Unit is a very fast paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow! We have an amazing team with over 25 FT therapists!
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers
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.
We are looking for a dynamic Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!
· 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
Qualifications: · Candidates must have 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
· Inpatient experience preferred
· CPR certification (when required)
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and possess a valid state OTA license. Certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is required, and inpatient experience is preferred.
Market context
In Missouri, allied health employers often look for occupational therapy candidates who can start with full licensure and NBOTC registration, so demand tends to favor applicants who are already credentialed. These roles are competitive because clinics, schools, and rehab settings want candidates with an ACOTE-accredited degree, an unencumbered state license, and readiness to work across patient needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and registration before applying.