Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA - Long Term Care

Good Samaritan; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Bismarck, ND seeks a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapy services under an OT supervisor. You will assist patients in therapy activities, monitor progress, and document outcomes to help improve daily living skills and quality of life.

Responsibilities include selecting appropriate interventions, adapting activities to patient needs, and ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines and state licensure.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
• NBCOT certification preferred where applicable; comply with supervision requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises under OT supervision.
• Provide, monitor and record therapy services for various impairments.
• Select and modify interventions compatible with goals and licensure.
• Communicate patient responses and progress to the occupational therapist.
• Complete required documentation and adhere to clinical practice guidelines.

Skills

BLS certification

Driver's license (if applicable)

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

NBCOT certification (preferred)

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.

Job Location

Facility: Gss Nd Bis Augusta Pl

Location: Bismarck, ND

Address: 301 Lorrain Dr, Bismarck, ND 58503, USA

Job Details

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Part time

Weekly Hours: 20.00

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, 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-0267216

Job Function: Allied Health

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