Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care - PT

Marshfield Clinic Health System; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 28,240 - 45,460; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

A leading health system in Marshfield is seeking a part-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In this role, you will work under an Occupational Therapist to improve patient quality of life through therapy activities tailored to individual treatment plans. You will utilize skills such as communication and problem-solving while being part of a compassionate care team. Required qualifications include a state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and BLS certification. This role offers a competitive salary between $20.50 - $33.00 per hour and an attractive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months.
• Preferred certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Responsibilities

• Provides services to patients with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments.
• Implements activities and interventions aligned with therapy goals.
• Documents and exchanges information with occupational therapists.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Creativity

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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: Marsh Med Ctr

Location: Marshfield, WI

Address: 611 N St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Part time

Weekly Hours: 24.00

Salary Range: $20.50 - $33.00

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