Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) isseekinga CertifiedOccupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join theteam at Community Springs Healthcare Facility in El Dorado Springs MO someone who leads with skill compassion and a drive to positivelyimpactevery patient and family we serve.

Position Details

• Status: Full-time
• WorkShift: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 aCOTA you will be:

• Followingplans-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
• Analyzingpatients 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. withpatient and/or equipment assistance; carry up to 35 lbs.

Benefits That Support You

• Competitive wagesannual 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 longterm care facilities and one residential care facility. We provide acute care emergency services ambulatory care surgical services pharmacies walkin clinics addiction recovery therapies andmore all grounded in exceptionalcommunityfocusedhealthcare.

• 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 andbeinghonoredinthe Dynamic Dozen for being one of the top 12 fastest-growing companies in Southwest Missouri
• Clickhereto see the full list of awards for CMH!

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