Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Albert Lea/Austin - PRN

3M HEALTHCARE; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 68,769,792 - 110,318,208; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Minnesota is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients across post-acute, long-term care, and home health settings. Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, you will implement treatment plans and document patient progress.

You must be licensed as an OTA in the state and may need NBCOT certification for certain facilities. A valid driver’s license and BLS training within six months of employment are also required.

Qualifications

• Licensed OTA in the relevant state(s).
• NBCOT certification preferred for certain Sanford Health facilities.
• BLS certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide, monitor and record therapy services for patients with physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial impairments.
• Select, implement and modify therapeutic activities to meet patient goals and licensure requirements.
• Communicate patient responses and progress to the supervising occupational therapist.

Skills

COTA

Documentation

Patient‑centered care

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

NBCOT certification (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Compensation: Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Responsibilities

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) assists patients, residents, and clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of an occupational therapist, to improve quality of life and the ability to perform daily activities.

• Provides, monitors and records therapy services for patients/residents/clients with physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial impairments, in line with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Selects, implements, and makes modifications to therapeutic activities and interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels, patient goals, and the requirements of the practice setting and/or state licensure.
• Contributes by exchanging information with and providing documentation to the occupational therapist about patient responses and communications during intervention.
• Is knowledgeable about the patient’s targeted occupational therapy outcomes and provides information and documentation related to outcome achievement.
• Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organizations.
• Performs other related duties as requested.
• Focuses on patients receiving interventions in post‑acute, long‑term care, and home health care environments depending on location and facility needs.

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 a valid driver’s license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.

EEO Statement

Sanford Health is an EEO/AA employer (Men/Female/Disability/Veteran). If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please call 1‑877‑949‑5678 or email [e-mail].