Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
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This posting states $31–$34 an hour. Open occupational therapy assistant jobs in Kansas post a median of $32.75 an hour, the middle half $31.38–$36.50, across 12 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapy assistants employed in Kansas earn a median of $31.26 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Kansas is not issuing OT Compact privileges yet, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a Kansas license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's OT Compact status.
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About the job
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center
Overland Park, Kansas
PRN Opportunity
About Us
Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center is a recently acquired and rebranded skilled nursing facility located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. We provide long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and higher-acuity clinical services in a resident-centered environment.
We are adding to a strong team focused on clinical quality, operational excellence, staff support, and meaningful resident outcomes.
Job Summary
Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center is seeking a motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to be a key team member of our therapy department. The COTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide therapeutic interventions that help residents improve independence, functional abilities, and quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT), in accordance with established treatment plans, physician orders, facility policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Assist residents in improving activities of daily living (ADLs), functional mobility, strength, coordination, and independence.
- Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation for all therapy services provided.
- Communicate effectively with the supervising OT, Director of Rehabilitation (DOR), therapy team, nursing staff, and other facility team members.
- Promote a positive, accountable, resident-centered, and team-oriented culture.
Requirements
- Current Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state of Kansas.
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Hourly Rate: $31-$34 per hour, based on experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
To apply, please submit your application for consideration.
From Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center hires nurses, therapists and front-office staff in Overland Park, Kansas.
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