Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Inpatient Rehab

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate therapy care team at an established health system, dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, assisting with therapy activities to help patients regain their independence. This role offers a chance to develop essential skills while delivering holistic care. With a focus on patient outcomes, you'll be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth. Embrace a fulfilling career that makes a real difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Voluntary Benefits

Company Paid Benefits

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides, monitors, and records services to patients/residents with impairments.
• Implements and modifies activities consistent with competency levels and goals.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Creativity

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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Job Information

Sanford Health

Sanford Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Inpatient Rehab in Sioux Falls , South Dakota

At the Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health, our diverse therapy care team offers compassionate care and strives to always put our residents and patients first. Join one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States, where we have openings available across 24 states and we’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities.

Health Insurance

We offer multiple health plan options allowing you flexibility to choose what fits best for your family.

Paid Time Off

With our paid time off program we encourage you to take time away to re-charge and re-fresh.

Voluntary Benefits

A large assortment of voluntary benefits allow you to customize your benefit package.

Company Paid Benefits

Eligible employees receive base life insurance and disability at no cost to help with financial needs.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

We provide a generous employer match contribution while you put away money for your retirement.

Employees get access to a wide selection of discounts/perks both local and nationwide.

Careers With Purpose

At the Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health, our diverse therapy care team offers compassionate care and strives to always put our residents and patients first. Join one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States, where we have openings available across 24 states and we’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities.

Facility: Heart Center
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $19.00 - $30.50

Job Summary

Begin your career journey with us and start changing lives today as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you would work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to improve residents' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities by assisting with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan. Here you’ll be given the opportunity to use and develop skills like problem-solving, communication, and creativity while delivering quality, holistic care as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

Responsibilities

Provides, monitors and records services to patients/residents with physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial impairments

Selects, implements, and modifies activities and interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels and goals

Exchanges information with and provides documentation to the occupational therapist

Knowledgeable about the patient's/resident's targeted occupational therapy outcomes

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 Health 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 .

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] .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.