Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Good Samaritan Society; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 28,240 - 45,460; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

A nonprofit health organization in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their compassionate care team. In this role, you will assist patients in improving their quality of life by helping them with therapy activities. Required qualifications include state licensure and a BLS certification. The organization offers an attractive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement plans, and work/life balance initiatives. A great opportunity to start your career journey and change lives.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
• Certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide, monitor and record services to patients/residents.
• Select, implement and modify activities consistent with competency levels.
• Document and exchange information with occupational therapist.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Creativity

Education

Licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Careers With Purpose

At the Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health, our diverse therapy care team offers compassionate care and strives to always put our residents and patients first. Join one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States, where we have openings available across 24 states and we’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities.

Facility: Marsh Ctr Eau Claire
Location: Eau Claire, WI
Address: 2116 Craig Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $20.50 - $33.00

Job Summary

Begin your career journey with us and start changing lives today as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you would work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to improve residents' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities by assisting with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan. Here you’ll be given the opportunity to use and develop skills like problem‑solving, communication, and creativity while delivering quality, holistic care as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

Responsibilities

• Provides, monitors and records services to patients/residents with physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial impairments
• Selects, implements, and modifies activities and interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels and goals
• Exchanges information with and provides documentation to the occupational therapist
• Knowledgeable about the patient's/resident's targeted occupational therapy outcomes

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.

Benefits

Sanford 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 .

Sanford 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] .

Sanford 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: R‑0253596
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No