What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at Citizens Memorial?
Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join the team at Community Springs Healthcare Facility in El Dorado Springs, MO — someone who leads with skill, compassion, and a drive to positively impact every patient and family we serve.
Position Details
- Status: Full-time
- Work Shift: Days
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
What Your Day Looks Like: Assisting residents by assessing, implementing, and evaluating therapy treatments utilizing appropriate equipment, supplies, and procedures.
As a COTA, you will be:
- Following plans-of-care established by therapists
- Guiding residents through therapy treatments including stretching, joint movement, strength-building routines, using walkers or canes, and standing safely to prevent falls
- Teaching nursing aides and family members safe handling techniques and transfer methods
- Analyzing patients' needs and progress throughout treatment and reporting observations to therapists and other care team members
- Documenting relevant and appropriate information for care planning
Qualifications
- Education: Completion of an approved Occupational Therapist Assistant Program or other certification program recognized by the State Board of Healing Arts
- Experience: New grads welcome! 1 year of experience preferred
- Skills: Customer service, time-management, problem-solving, communication
- Licensure/Certification: Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board
- Physical: Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods; lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs. with patient and/or equipment assistance; carry up to 35 lbs.
Benefits That Support You
- Competitive wages, annual merit increases, employee wellness program
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: CMH benefits.
Why CMH?
CMH includes 34 primary and specialty clinics, six long‑term care facilities, and one residential care facility. We provide acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, surgical services, pharmacies, walk‑in clinics, addiction recovery, therapies, and more — all grounded in exceptional, community‑focused healthcare.
- CMH is a three-time recipient of the Missouri Quality Award
- 2025 Chest Pain-MI Platinum Award
- Springfield Business Journal awards include multiple years as an Economic Impact Award nominee and being honored in the Dynamic Dozen for being one of the top 12 fastest-growing companies in Southwest Missouri
- Click here to see the full list of awards for CMH!
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Recruiter Contact
Kelly Fender
Phone: 417-328-6251
Email: kelly.fender@citizensmemorial.com