Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Park River - PRN

Sanford Bemidji; North Dakota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their team in Park River. In this role, you will assist patients with therapy activities and exercises, contributing to their quality of life and daily activities. You'll work closely with occupational therapists to implement and modify therapeutic interventions based on patients' needs. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in various care environments, including post-acute, long-term care, and home health care. If you're passionate about helping others and enhancing their well-being, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with therapy activities under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Monitors and records therapy services to improve patients' quality of life.

Skills

Therapy Activities

Patient Documentation

Communication Skills

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Park River - PRN

Apply locations ND, Park River time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-0219564

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: 0

Salary Range: $22.50 - $36.00

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 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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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