Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

Good Samaritan; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 33,062 - 53,037; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking a certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist patients with scheduled therapy activities under supervision. Responsibilities include monitoring therapy services and documenting patient progress. The ideal candidate will be licensed in Minnesota and must achieve BLS certification within six months.

The role requires a commitment to patient care and an understanding of therapeutic practices. Good Samaritan also offers a robust benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Minnesota.
• Certification through NBCOT preferred but not required.
• Conform to state supervision and licensing standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises.
• Monitor and document therapy services provided.
• Exchange information with occupational therapist about patient response.

Skills

Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Effective communication

Education

Education in accordance with state licensure

Job description

• Facility: GSS MN St Paul Maplewood Ctr
• Location: Saint Paul, MN
• Address: 550 Roselawn Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55117, USA
• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 32.00
• Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50
• Req Number: R-0265127
• Job Function: Allied Health
• Featured: No

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.