Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Part Time

Good Samaritan; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 33,062 - 53,037; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous Time Off

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Saint Peter, MN is hiring a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant. This role involves assisting patients in therapy activities under the supervision of an occupational therapist to enhance their daily living capabilities.

The ideal candidate must be licensed in the state and may require a valid driver’s license and BLS certification. Good Samaritan offers various benefits, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.
• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises.
• Monitor and record therapy services to patients with various impairments.
• Select and implement therapeutic activities and interventions.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Therapy Activities

Patient Care

Documentation

Education

License as Occupational Therapy Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Job Details

• Facility: GSS MN St Peter Hm Care
• Location: Saint Peter, MN
• Address: 600 South 5th Street Suite 211 Saint Peter, MN 56082
• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: Part time
• Weekly Hours: 24.00
• 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.
• If 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.
• May require a 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.

EEO Statement & Policy

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.