Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

Good Samaritan; Preston (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Preston, MN is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to support residents in therapy activities and exercises under an OT supervisor. You will help improve daily living skills and mobility for patients in post-acute, long-term care and home health settings as needed.

The ideal candidate holds an OTA license in the state, may require NBCOT if at Sanford facilities, and will complete BLS within six months. Travel to nearby sites may be required.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of an occupational therapist, to improve 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 modifies therapeutic activities and interventions to meet goals and licensure requirements.
• Contributes to documentation and communication with the occupational therapist about patient responses.
• Follows clinical practice guidelines and works with the care team as needed.
• Work may focus on post-acute, long-term care, and home health environments depending on location.

Education

Appropriate education level per 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 MN Preston Hm Care

Location: Preston, MN

Address: 200 St Paul St SW, Preston, MN 55965, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Department Details

We had a COTA part time position for St Peter, but this person wants FT work and is willing to travel to Albert Lea and St James as well as HH in the area. This position is for Lisa Schaefer to slide into from the part time role she applied for.

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-0274056

Job Function: Allied Health

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