Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Good Samaritan; Elk Horn (IA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 53,037; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Elk Horn, IA is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to assist patients with therapy activities under an occupational therapist's supervision. Responsibilities include documenting therapy services and modifying activities to meet patient goals. Candidates must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Iowa and hold a BLS certification within six months. Attractive benefits offered for qualifying employees.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state(s) of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises under supervision.
• Document therapy services and patient responses.
• Modify therapeutic activities based on patient needs.

Skills

Licensed as Occupational Therapy Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Knowledge of occupational therapy outcomes

Education

Appropriate education level for state licensure

Job description

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Job Details

• Facility: Good Samaritan SW Iowa (GSS IA Elk Horn Salem Luth Hm)
• Location: Elk Horn, IA
• Address: 2027 College St, Elk Horn, IA 51531, USA
• Shift: Day
• Job Schedule: PRN
• Weekly Hours: Varies
• Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Responsibilities

Assists patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of an occupational therapist, to improve 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 COTA 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 accepted clinical practice guidelines. May perform other related duties as requested. Depending on location and facility needs, work may focus on post-acute, long term care, and outpatient 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 NBCOT. Conforms to 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

The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous paid time off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit the Sanford Careers benefits page.

The 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 email [e-mail].

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

Other

• Req Number: R-0238798
• Job Function: Allied Health
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
• Featured: No