What are the responsibilities and job description for the COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Elwood-St. Joseph, LLC?
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Opportunity
Location: Elwood, KS/St. Joseph, MO
About the Opportunity - Why join our team?
Come join us as you take the next step in your career with a team that values your expertise and supports your continued growth! As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you’ll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to clinical excellence, professional development, and delivering high-quality patient care that helps individuals regain independence, improve daily living skills, and enhance overall quality of life following injury or illness. This full-time role is scheduled for 40 hours per week (days).
Compensation & Benefits - Everything You Need to Thrive
Competitive Compensation - Hourly rate starting at $31.00/hr
Full Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision from Day One
Career Advancement - Continued Growth & Mentorship Paths
CEU 360 Membership - Continuous Learning, Covered
401(k) Company Match - Retirement Savings from Day One
Student Loan Repayment - Plus Tuition Reimbursement
- ️ No Productivity Mandates - Quality over Quotas
Health & Wellness - Physical & Mental Well-Being Programs
The Role - What You’ll Do
Our team-focused Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) deliver rehabilitative care under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, supporting patient progress, independence, and high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.
- Assist with patient assessments, treatment planning, and goal achievement.
- Provide therapy services, monitor progress, and document outcomes.
- Collaborate with patients and care teams to deliver age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
- Maintain a safe, organized therapy environment and follow safety protocols.
Qualifications - What We're Looking For
- Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
- ✅ Current State Licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required
- ❤️ BLS/CPR Certification required
- While 1 year of direct patient care experience in a rehabilitation hospital is preferred; new grads are encouraged to apply.
Physical requirements - What you need to know
- A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time.
- Both gross and precise motor functions.
- Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
- Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
- Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.
- Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
- Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
Click here to see what it is like to be part of the ClearSky team or apply at www.clearskyhealth.com
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Salary : $31