Casual Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Minnesota Masonic Home; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Minnesota Masonic Home in Bloomington, MN is seeking a COTA to implement high-quality occupational therapy services for residents. This role emphasizes effective communication, maintaining care records, and supervising staff within a casual scheduling framework.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an AOTA accredited program and possess the necessary certification. Experience in acute or long-term care is preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited program.
• Possession of the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board Certificate.
• Experience in adult acute and long-term care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality occupational therapy services for residents.
• Maintain resident care records and billing records.
• Communicate effectively with all disciplines regarding resident care.
• Supervise Rehab Aides in resident care.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Therapeutic follow-up

Adaptability in OT principles

Education

AOTA accredited program for Occupational Therapy Assistant

American Occupational Therapy Certification Board Certification

Job description

Overview

The COTA will implement, with minimal supervision, high‑quality occupational therapy services for residents and caregivers in accordance with the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy, State, Federal, and MMH regulations, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Insuring that all residents are afforded the opportunity to achieve and maintain their highest level of function, under the direction of the OTR.
• Maintaining resident care records and accurate billing records.
• Communicating effectively with all necessary disciplines regarding resident progress, problems and approaches to residents.
• Ensure continuation of appropriate therapeutic follow‑up programs.
• Performs supervisory duties of Rehab Aides in direct resident care or related duties.

Qualifications

• This position requires a graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) accredited program for Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Candidate must possess an American Occupational Therapy Certification Board Certifiate for Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Experience in adult acute and long term care facility desired but not required.
• Ability to incorporate all aspects of OT in total resident care as regulations allow.
• Team philosophy and desire to facilitate long term care residents to their highest level of function.
• Able to grasp new theories and principles and implement them in practice.

Schedule

The hours for this position are casual. You will not be scheduled any set hours, but will pick up available shifts as open/desired.

Equal Opportunity

Minnesota Masonic Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.