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

Good Samaritan Society; Park River (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team in Park River. This role involves assisting patients with therapy activities, monitoring their progress, and documenting therapy services under the supervision of an occupational therapist. You will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for patients by implementing therapeutic interventions tailored to their needs. The organization values work-life balance and offers an attractive benefits package, making it an ideal place for dedicated professionals to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous Time Off Package

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities to improve quality of life.
• Monitor and record therapy services under an occupational therapist's supervision.

Skills

Patient Care

Therapeutic Activities

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Park River - PRN | Sanford Careers

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

Location: Park River, ND
Address: 301 Co Rd 12B, Park River, ND 58270, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $22.50 - $36.00

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.

The Good Samaritan Society 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.

The Good Samaritan Society 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].

The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.