Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Good Samaritan; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Austin, MN seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist patients with therapy activities under the supervision of an occupational therapist. You will provide, monitor, and document therapy services for individuals with physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial impairments, in line with state licensure and practice guidelines.

This PRN, day-shift role requires appropriate licensure and BLS within six months, and may require a valid driver's license;

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
• NBCOT certification for Sanford Health facilities (preferred).
• BLS certification within six months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license if applicable.
• Conform to supervision/licensing standards of the states where services are provided.
• Drug screen and pre-employment background screening required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan.
• Provide, monitor and document therapy services with various impairments.
• Communicate patient responses to the supervising occupational therapist and document outcomes.
• Perform related duties as requested.

Education

Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

NBCOT Certification (preferred for Sanford Health Facilities)

BLS Certification within six months

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.

Facility: Gss Mn Austin Comforcare Ctr

Location: Austin, MN

Address: 1201 17th St NE, Austin, MN 55912, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

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.
• 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

Req Number: R-0275910

Job Function

Job Function: Allied Health

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