Make a Difference as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)....Work with Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Ask any of our staff members what makes CRMC special, and you're likely to hear them answer "the people," from employees who have been with us up to 40 years. Our Standards of Excellence are demonstrated daily through patient care and interaction, unwavering community support and The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Quality.

Serving Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma out of Montgomery County is an experience beyond the hospital walls as we work, live and relax with our neighbors and friends. Cost of living is low, and quality of living is high. Our communities bring the region of Kansas' southern Flint Hills alive with outdoor and indoor activity. Enjoy a little slower pace in life to camp, fish and boat on any of our lakes; hunt, hike and sport throughout our terrain; enjoy strong education systems with two area community colleges and neighboring state university; as well as art and culture which abound in all of our communities. Our Main Street pubs and nearby casinos offer year-round entertainment, along with many annual festivals including Coffeyville's Summer Celebration, Independence's Neewollah Festival, KanOkla 100 mi highway sale, rodeos and other events. When you need some city, get to Tulsa in about an hour; Wichita or Oklahoma City in about two hours; and Branson or Kansas City in about three hours.

CRMC has stable positioning for growth and opportunity with strong Board support. We have become a chosen partner for many area businesses and continue to grow our practices with recent staff physician additions, deployment of TeleHealth opportunities, and updating our processes for strongest efficiency and care across our service lines. CRMC and Montgomery County welcome you to explore our hospital, communities and opportunities.

* Dynamic, Servant Leadership Team

* Comprehensive Benefits Available

* Relocation Reimbursement Available

* Kansas Rural Opportunity Zone 100% Personal Tax Credit up to five years for out of state relocations

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works under the direction of an Occupational Therapist to administer therapy treatments and procedures to help patients recover, develop or improve skills needed for daily living and working.

JOB DUTIES:

* Collect, assess and record required patient information such as medical history

* Implement treatment plans and help patients perform therapeutic activities

* Instruct patients and their families in the skills and techniques of a treatment program

* Monitor patients' performance and provide encouragement

* Document patient progress, attitudes and behavior

* Maintain accurate patient treatment records

* Maintain the work area and equipment; order supplies

* Attend meetings to review treatments and patient progress

* Maintain professional knowledge and technical progress to provide best treatments available

* Comply with federal, state and local certification requirements

* Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions

* Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public

* Detail oriented with proven ability to multitask

* Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others

* Accurate clinical assessment skills regarding patient medical conditions

* Ability and willingness to accurately and appropriately document patient care notes in a timely manner in accordance with billing and regulatory requirements

* Computer skills including MSOffice, Outlook, Meditech

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Graduate of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program certified by Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), required

* Current Kansas Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification, required

* Current BLS Certification, required

* 1-2 years' experience in an acute or clinical setting, preferred

2022