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

Sanford Health; Preston (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for full-time roles in Austin/Albert Lea. The position involves assisting patients with therapy and monitoring their progress under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists. Candidates must have appropriate state licensure and a commitment to improving patients' quality of life.

Benefits

Supportive Manager and great team atmosphere

Flexibility with schedule

Competitive benefits package

Med Bridge paid for by company

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with therapy activities under occupational therapist supervision.
• Provides, monitors, and records therapy services to patients with impairments.
• Responsible for adherence to clinical practice guidelines.

Skills

Patient Care

Therapy Techniques

Communication

Education

Licensure as Occupational Therapy Assistant in Minnesota

Certification through NBCOT (preferred)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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

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)

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

About the company

Sanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the US, is dedicated to the delivery of health care, genomic medicine, senior care and services, global clinics, research and affordable insurance. Sanford Health Jobs

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