Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

Sanford Health; Luverne (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their team and assist patients with therapy activities aimed at enhancing their quality of life. The position offers a flexible schedule with no weekends or holidays, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth. As a crucial member of the health team, you will have clinical autonomy and work collaboratively to deliver patient-centered care.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

No Weekends or Holidays

Strong Mentorship Culture

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with therapy activities to improve quality of life.
• Provides and records therapy services per patient's needs and goals.

Skills

Therapeutic activities

Patient communication

Clinical judgment

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40Salary Range: $22.50 - $36.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

1. Flexible Scheduling
• Create a work schedule that fits your lifestyle, with flexibility to adjust start times and manage caseload flow throughout your day.
2. No Weekends or Holidays
• Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday schedule. Weekends and major holidays are yours to rest, recharge, and spend with loved ones.
3. Energetic, Cohesive Team Culture
• Be part of a positive, tight-knit team that collaborates across disciplines. We value teamwork, open communication, and a shared commitment to patient success.
4. Reasonable Productivity Expectations
• Our productivity standards are designed to support quality care, giving you the time and space to focus on what matters most: your patients.
5. Clinical Autonomy
• Exercise your clinical judgment and creativity when choosing interventions and planning care. We empower therapists to tailor treatment plans to each resident’s unique needs.
6. Mileage Reimbursement
• Travel between local partner facilities is compensated with mileage reimbursement, recognizing the value of your time and commitment.
7. Strong Mentorship Culture
• Whether you’re a new grad or looking to grow your clinical skills, benefit from structured mentorship and ongoing support from experienced clinicians.
8. Focus on Function & Meaningful Outcomes
• Deliver care that prioritizes functional goals and supports each resident’s independence, dignity, and quality of life.
9. Supportive Leadership
• Work under a management team that listens, supports your growth, and advocates for clinician-led care and ethical practice.
10. Opportunities for Growth
• Engage in continuing education, program development, and specialty training within a company that values career advancement and clinical excellence.

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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

About the company

Sanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the US, is dedicated to the delivery of health care, genomic medicine, senior care and services, global clinics, research and affordable insurance. Sanford Health Jobs

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