Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

Good Samaritan Society; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 110,318,000; Full time

Job summary

The Good Samaritan Society in Austin, MN seeks a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist patients with therapy activities under the supervision of an occupational therapist, contributing to improved daily living.

Candidates must hold OTA license in state, BLS within six months, and may require NBCOT; a valid driver’s license may be needed. The facility offers a supportive environment in a not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the practicing state.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.
• NBCOT certification preferred for Sanford Health facilities.
• Valid driver's license may be required in some locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises per treatment plan under OT supervision.
• Provide, monitor, and document therapy services for patients with various impairments.
• Communicate patient responses to the occupational therapist and document outcomes.
• Follow clinical practice guidelines and contribute to outcome achievement.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Skills

Licensed OTA

BLS Certification

NBCOT Certification (preferred)

Driver's License

Job description

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 Austin Comforcare Ctr
Location: Austin, MN
Address: 1201 17th St NE, Austin, MN 55912, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50
Pay Info: $15,000 sign-on bonus (eligibility requirements apply)!

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.

Benefits

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-0264859
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No