Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Austin/Albert Lea - Full Time

Sanford Bemidji; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Austin, MN. In this full-time role, you will assist patients with therapy activities to enhance their daily living skills under the guidance of an occupational therapist. You will work in various settings, contributing to improving patients’ quality of life. Competitive compensation, including a sign-on bonus, is offered.

Benefits

Flexibility with schedule

Competitive benefits package

Med Bridge paid for by company

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support certification required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients with various impairments.
• Assist patients with therapy activities scheduled in treatment plans.
• Exchanges information with occupational therapists regarding patient responses.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patient Care

Education

Licensure as Occupational Therapy Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Austin/Albert Lea - Full Time

Apply locations MN, Austin MN, Preston time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-0216697

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40Salary Range: $22.50 - $36.00$10,000 Sign on Bonus

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Supportive Manager, great team atmosphere, Med Bridge paid for by company. Flexibility with schedule, and a competitive benefits package.

Summary

Assists patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of an occupational therapist, to improve patients'/residents'/clients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.

Job Description

Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents/clients 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/resident's/client'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/resident's/client's responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient's/resident's/client'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.

Depending on location and facility needs, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and home health care environments.

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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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