Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Bemidji; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, MN is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a day shift, full-time position. The role supports patients in a 40-hour work week with a focus on therapy activities and documentation under an OT supervising clinician.

Qualified candidates are licensed in Minnesota and have experience in occupational therapy practices. Sanford Health offers a comprehensive benefits package and total rewards as part of full-time employment.

Qualifications

• At least three year's experience preferred.
• Must be licensed in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises in a treatment plan.
• Document patient responses and progress for the supervising OT.
• Select and modify therapeutic activities to meet goals and licensure requirements.
• Communicate patient progress to the occupational therapist.
• Follow clinical guidelines and contribute to outcome reporting.

Skills

Knowledge of occupational therapy

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Facility: Bemidji Medical Center
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $23.39 - $31.34
Union Position: Yes

Job Summary

Assists patients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of an occupational therapist, to improve patients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients with physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial impairments, in line with related standard concepts, practices and procedures. Selects, implements, and makes modifications to therapeutic activities and interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels, patient's goals, and the requirements of the practice setting and/or state licensure. The certified occupational therapy assistant contributes to this process by exchanging information with and providing documentation to the occupational therapist about the patient's responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient's targeted occupational therapy outcomes and for providing information and documentation related to outcome achievement. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. As needed, performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

At least three year's experience preferred. Must have knowledge of occupational therapy practices.

Must be licensed in the state of Minnesota.

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 .

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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.

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