Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

sanford; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health, based in Minnesota, seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist patients with therapy activities under supervision of an OT. You will provide and document therapy services aimed at improving daily living skills across post-acute, long-term care and home health settings.

The role requires OTA licensure in the state, BLS certification, and may require a driver's license. NBCOT is preferred for certain facilities; day shifts, 40 hours a week, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus

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; adheres to state supervision/licensing standards.
• May require valid driver's license where applicable.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients with physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial impairments.
• Sel ects and modifies therapeutic activities to meet patient goals and licensure requirements.
• Communicates patient responses and documentation to the occupational therapist; supports outcome achievement.

Skills

BLS certification

Driver's license (if applicable)

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant license (state(s) of practice)

NBCOT Certification (preferred in some facilities)

Job description

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:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

$10,000 sign-on bonus (eligibility requirements apply)!

Union Position:

No

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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].