Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Loveland - Full Time

Sanford Health; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking health system is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this full-time role, you'll assist patients with therapy activities and exercises, contributing to their quality of life and daily activities. Your expertise will be pivotal in providing therapy services, collaborating with occupational therapists, and documenting patient progress. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading healthcare organization committed to making a difference in the lives of patients. If you're passionate about health and healing, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with therapy activities and exercises to improve quality of life.
• Monitors and records therapy services for patients with various impairments.

Skills

Therapy Services

Patient Documentation

Therapeutic Activities

Collaboration with Occupational Therapists

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Loveland - 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: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Salary Range: $23.75 - $38.00

Union Position: No

Department Details

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 modifies therapeutic activities and interventions based on demonstrated competency levels, patient goals, and practice setting requirements. Collaborates with occupational therapists by exchanging information and providing documentation on patient responses and progress. Responsible for understanding targeted occupational therapy outcomes and documenting related achievements. Follows professional guidelines and performs other duties as needed.

Depending on location and facility needs, work may focus on post-acute, long-term care, or home health environments.

Qualifications

Appropriate education level per state licensure requirements.

Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice. Certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is preferred but not required for all facilities. Conforms to supervision and licensing standards. May require a 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 need assistance with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or email [e-mail].

About the company

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