Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

Good Samaritan; Howard Lake (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Howard Lake, MN is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant. In this full-time position, you will assist patients with scheduled therapy activities under the supervision of an occupational therapist, enhancing their quality of life and ability to perform daily tasks.

Qualified candidates will be licensed in Minnesota and preferably certified by NBCOT. Good Samaritan offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k) plans to promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.
• Experience with therapy activities for patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises.
• Monitor and record therapy services provided to clients.
• Communicate with occupational therapists regarding intervention outcomes.

Skills

License as Occupational Therapy Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Knowledge of therapy techniques

Education

Education level required 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.

Position Details

• Facility: GSS MN Howard Lake Ctr
• Location: Howard Lake, MN
• Address: 413 13th Ave, Howard Lake, MN 55349, USA
• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 40.00
• Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

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, patients'/residents'/clients' 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 patients'/residents'/clients' responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patients'/residents'/clients' targeted occupational therapy outcomes and for providing information and documentation related to outcome achievement. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organizations. 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-0265097

Job Function: Allied Health

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