Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

Good Samaritan Society; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization seeks a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in Davenport, IA, to assist patients with therapy activities under occupational therapist supervision. You will monitor services, modify therapeutic activities, and ensure compliance with practice standards. BLS certification is needed within six months of employment. An attractive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan is offered. This role supports a friendly and engaging healthcare environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan.
• Monitor and record therapy services to clients with various impairments.
• Implement and modify therapeutic activities consistent with practice standards.

Skills

Licensed as Occupational Therapy Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Knowledge of therapy activities

Education

Appropriate education level for state licensure

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 IA Davenport Ctr
Location: Davenport, IA
Address: 700 Waverly Rd, Davenport, IA 52804, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $24.00 - $36.00

Department Details

Large therapy gym, fun and friendly environment and team, in-house rehab department

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.