Are you driven by a desire to help make patients’ healthcare experiences as comfortable, efficient, and rewarding as possible? At NMC Health, we’re proud to set an award-winning standard for healthcare, and your passion will go a long way.

As staff Occupational Therapy Assistant will participate in the daily activities of therapy services. He/she performs selected patient treatments under the general supervision of a Staff Occupational Therapist, the Inpatient Therapy Supervisor. An Occupational Therapy Assistant administers occupational therapy treatment to patients as defined in the Kansas Occupational Therapy Practice Act. He/she has the responsibility for the overall direction, utilization supervision, instruction and evaluation of OTA students utilized in the department/facility. He/she prepares patients and equipment for treatment; may help perform the housekeeping duties of the department/facility; performs other diverse duties as requested or required. The COTA is involved in documenting as necessary and appropriate. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and experience:

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Preferably a minimum of one (1) years’ experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must know principles and practice of Occupational Therapy, be familiar with the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics.

Licensure and certifications:

• Must have, or be eligible for State Licensure. Licensure must be obtained as per state law.
• Must have, or immediately obtain BLS. Must maintain BLS certification. 

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