Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

LifeCare Medical Center; Roseau (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeCare Medical Center in northern Minnesota seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). This full-time role works with an interdisciplinary rehab team, supporting an OT in implementing prescribed treatment plans using purposeful activity in rehabilitation.

The successful candidate will have an associate degree in OT, be eligible for NBCOT certification, and be registered with the Minnesota Department of Health.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Eligible for NBCOT certification.
• Minnesota Department of Health registration required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the therapist in client evaluation and assess capabilities.
• Maintain accurate patient notes including initial, progress, and discharge.
• Deliver direct patient treatment under supervision of the OTR.
• Assist in equipment maintenance and inventory.
• Develop and implement new programs and treatments.
• Support department operations including charges, records, and scheduling.
• Provide care across neonates to geriatrics.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Patient care

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

• Full-time

At LifeCare, we believe it is a privilege to serve the health care needs of the people of northern Minnesota, and we take pride in saying we have stayed current with the advances of modern medicine. Our surgery department performs nearly 500 surgeries per year, and our Special Care Unit includes the latest in patient-monitoring equipment. Our full line of on-site diagnostic services includes ultrasound, MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, and x-ray capabilities, plus a complete lab that allows our physicians access to fast, accurate test results. Our rehabilitation services department provides physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy at several locations throughout the county. Endoscopic procedures, a successful cardiac rehab program, and a top-or-the-line ambulance service are just a few more examples of our commitment to keeping technology at the forefront of care. We take pride in keeping our facilities modern. Our birthing center, where approximately 200 babies are born each year, has a warm home-like atmosphere. At LifeCare most of our hospital patients enjoy private rooms. We are also extremely proud of our behavior health, long term care, home care, hospice and all of the other services that we provide right here close to home for the people of our community.

Full-time position is available.

LifeCare Medical Center, the employer of choice, has a dynamic opportunity for the right individual as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). This position is the front line, close connection to our patients. The successful candidate will assist the Occupational Therapist in a medically prescribed program in which selected purposeful activity is used as treatment in the rehabilitation of persons with a disability. Full-time position is available.

Essential Functions:

• Assists the therapist in client evaluation, assessing client’s capabilities.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date initial, progress and discharge notes regularly.
• Carry out direct patient treatment under the supervision of the OTR, demonstrating knowledge of diagnosis, treatment procedures & modalities, & treatment precautions.
• Supplies new ideas and assists in construction of supportive, productive and/or adaptive devices and equipment.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment, tools, supplies and inventory.
• Assists in carrying out efficient operation of the department in regards to charges, records and schedules.
• Assists in developing and carrying out new programs & treatments.
• Demonstrates support and understanding of association policies & procedures.
• Cares for patients according to growth and development: Neonates, pediatrics, adolescents and geriatrics.
• An Associate Degree from an accredited 2-year Occupational Therapy school.
• Currently holding or eligible for certification and National (NBCOT) Registration.
• Registration with Minnesota Department of Health required

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.