Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

Good Samaritan; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Work-life balance

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Albert Lea, MN is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist residents with therapy activities and exercises per an OT-guided treatment plan. The role supports patients with physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial impairments in daily living activities.

Work focuses on post-acute, long-term care, and home health environments. Eligible candidates must hold state OTLA licensure and BLS; NBCOT preferred for some sites; 40-hour week, day shift.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
• NBCOT certification preferred for GSS facilities; follow state supervision/licensing standards.
• Valid driver's license may be required where applicable.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients/residents with therapy activities and exercises per treatment plan under supervision of an OT.
• Provide, monitor, and document therapy services for patients with physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial impairments.
• Select and modify activities aligned with patient goals and practice setting requirements.
• Communicate patient responses to the OT and ensure outcomes are documented.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure

NBCOT certification (preferred)

Job description

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: Gss Mn Albert Lea Ctr

Location: Albert Lea, MN

Address: 75507 240th St, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Department Details

We had a COTA part time position for St Peter, but this person wants FT work and is willing to travel to Albert Lea and St James as well as HH in the area. This position is for Lisa Schaefer to slide into from the part time role she applied for.

Job 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. 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.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Good Samaritan 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].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0274056

Job Function: Allied Health

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