Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Marshfield Clinic Health System; 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 leading health organization in Eau Claire, WI is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to enhance the quality of life for residents by assisting with therapy activities. The ideal candidate must be licensed and may need Basic Life Support certification. This position offers flexible PRN hours, a supportive environment, and an attractive benefits package including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate education as per state licensure.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice required.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides, monitors and records services to patients/residents.
• Implements and modifies activities consistent with competency levels.
• Documents and exchanges information with the occupational therapist.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Creativity

Education

Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

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