Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

Good Samaritan Society; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 28,240 - 45,460; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit health system located in Marshfield, WI is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to improve residents' quality of life. The role includes providing therapy under supervision, monitoring patient progress, and modifying activities for therapy. Candidates must be licensed as Occupational Therapy Assistants and hold Basic Life Support certification within six months. This part-time position offers flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth, with an attractive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
• Preferred to be certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• 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 competency levels.
• Exchanges information with and documents to the occupational therapist.
• Knowledgeable about targeted occupational therapy outcomes.

Education

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure

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.

Req Number: R-0253968
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No