Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Good Samaritan Society; Canby (MN); On-site; USD 28,240 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Work/life balance benefits

Job summary

A nonprofit health organization in Clear Lake, SD, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to enhance residents' lives through therapeutic activities. The ideal candidate will be licensed in the state of practice, with effective communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary range of $20.50 to $33.00 per hour and attractive benefits for qualifying employees.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides, monitors and records services to patients/residents with various impairments.
• Selects, implements, and modifies activities consistent with demonstrated competency levels.
• Exchanges information with and provides documentation to the occupational therapist.

Skills

Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Communication

Problem-solving

Creativity

Education

Relevant education for state licensure

Job description

Overview

Careers With Purpose

At the Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health, our diverse therapy care team offers compassionate care and strives to always put our residents and patients first. Join one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States, where we have openings available across 24 states and we’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities.

Facility: Clear Lake Medical Center

Location: Clear Lake, SD

Address: 701 3rd Ave S, Clear Lake, SD 57226, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $20.50 - $33.00

Department Details

Dynamic and comprehensive rural hospital setting. Weekday hours, with a weekend rotation

Job Summary

Begin your career journey with us and start changing lives today as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you would work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to improve residents' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities by assisting with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan. Here you’ll be given the opportunity to use and develop skills like problem-solving, communication, and creativity while delivering quality, holistic care as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

Responsibilities

• Provides, monitors and records services to patients/residents with physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial impairments
• Selects, implements, and modifies activities and interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels and goals
• Exchanges information with and provides documentation to the occupational therapist
• Knowledgeable about the patient\'s/resident\'s targeted occupational therapy outcomes

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice.

When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Conforms to the supervision and licensing standards of the state(s) where services are provided.

When applicable, may require valid driver's license.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0235996

Job Function: Allied Health

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