Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs in Kansas

INTRODUCTION

Your future role at a glance:
Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Ascension Via Christi, St. Francis
Specialty: Occupational Therapy
Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

How you'll make an impact in this role:
- Support patient recovery by implementing personalized treatment plans and using specialized therapeutic techniques to help individuals regain daily living skills.
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress in real-time, collaborating closely with occupational therapists to adapt goals and ensure the most effective care path.
- Empower patients and their families through clear education on physical limitations and the proper use of adaptive equipment for a safe transition home.
- Create seamless care transitions by documenting detailed patient progress and providing essential insights for discharge planning and community support.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

What minimum qualifications you'll need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certified Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

LIFE AT ASCENSION

Where purpose meets opportunity:

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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BENEFITS

- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.