Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available day 1

Employer retirement match up to 5%

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera Aberdeen Therapy Center seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a multidisciplinary team. Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will administer evaluations, develop activity programs, and help implement treatment plans for individual patients and groups.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and participation in care conferences to move health forward for patients. Hours include days with rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work the hours specified and perform essential job functions.
• Accepts responsibilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provides input on evaluation as appropriate under supervision of a staff Occupational Therapist.
• Plans treatment programs with supervising therapist.
• Assists in identifying goals, determining treatment priorities and selecting appropriate treatment media.
• Executes treatment programs under supervision of staff therapist.
• Coordinates programs with other therapists.
• Prepares documentation such as input on evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports and patient attendance records.
• Communicates observations, facts, and comments with interdisciplinary team members.
• Attends care conferences as needed.

Education

COTA NBCOT Certification in state of practice

1-3 years experience

Job description

Work Shift

Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Location:

Therapy Center-Aberdeen

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $24.00 - $35.00

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, responsible to administer specified evaluations, conduct general activity programs, and assist in implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.

What You Will Do

• Provides input on evaluation as appropriate under supervision of a staff Occupational Therapist.
• Plans treatment programs with supervising therapist.
• Assists in identifying goals, determining treatment priorities and selecting appropriate treatment media.
• Executes treatment programs under supervision of staff therapist.
• Coordinates programs with other therapists.
• Prepares documentation as required by the department, such as input on evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports and patient attendance records.
• Communicates observations, facts, and comments with interdisciplinary team members, individually and through team meeting participation.
• Assists with staff/student on the job training/orientation.
• Provides monitoring of assigned student interns.
• Attends care conferences as needed.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certified in the state of practice Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• 1-3 years

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].