Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health and dental insurance

Free life insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, MN is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide rehabilitation services to our residents. The role works under the direction of an Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality care.

The position involves screening, evaluation assistance, treatment plan development, and discharge planning as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as Occupational therapy Assistant in practicing states(s).
• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice under the direction of the Occupational therapist.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment as allowed by state practice act, company policy, and under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist the Occupational therapist in the evaluation of residents as directed.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist with the development of treatment plans as directed.
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with the Occupational therapist and other team members.
• Conduct treatment according to the established treatment plan.
• Monitor resident's response to intervention and discuss adaption of treatment.
• Participate in discharge planning.

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

State Licensure as Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center is a Residential Health Care Facility that provides the highest levels of quality care through continuous improvement with the involvement of the interdisciplinary team and the entire community. Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center responds to the rights, needs, and concerns of its residents, families, and staff by creating a caring environment in which each person is respected for their individuality and treated with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center is looking for a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide rehabilitation services to our residents!

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice under the direction of the Occupational therapist.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment as allowed by state practice act, company policy, and under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist the Occupational therapist in the evaluation of residents as directed.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist with the development of treatment plans as directed.
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with the Occupational therapist and other team members.
• Conduct treatment according to the established treatment plan.
• Monitor resident's response to intervention and discuss adaption of treatment.
• Participate in discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as Occupational therapy Assistant in practicing states(s)
• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Benefits

• Competitive rate of pay
• Affordable health and dental insurance
• Free life insurance
• Paid time off, and extra pay for holiday
• Career Growth Opportunities

"We believe the work that we do is a privilege. Every day we help people become healthier, feel stronger, and maintain their ability to enjoy their families, friends, and favorite activities."