Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Good Samaritan Society; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors through exceptional care and services. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you'll play a vital role in assisting patients with therapy activities and exercises, all while working under the guidance of a licensed occupational therapist. Your contributions will directly impact the well-being of those you serve, making a meaningful difference in their daily lives. This position offers flexibility in scheduling and the opportunity to work in various care environments, ensuring that you can thrive in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a compassionate team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous Time Off Package

Work/Life Balance Benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises under supervision.
• Monitor and record therapy services for clients with impairments.

Skills

Therapy Activities Assistance

Documentation Skills

Patient Interaction

Therapeutic Modifications

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN | Sanford Careers

Location: Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

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 Inver Grove Ctr
Address: 1301 50th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $22.50 - $36.00

Great location, great team, great therapy space!

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.

The Good Samaritan Society 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.

The Good Samaritan Society 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].

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