Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Skilled Nursing - PRN

sanford; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

New grads welcomed

Daily earnings access

Job summary

Sanford Health Beatrice Good Samaritan facility is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist residents with therapy activities and exercises per a treatment plan. You will work under an OT supervision, documenting responses and progress to support functional outcomes.

The role supports therapy across post-acute, long-term care, and home health settings where applicable, with a focus on safety, quality outcomes and patient engagement.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
• NBCOT certification preferred.
• Conforms to the supervision and licensing standards of the state(s) where services are provided.
• May require valid driver’s license.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Responsibilities

• Provide, monitor and record therapy services to patients/residents/clients with impairments, in line with treatment plans.
• Select, implement and modify therapeutic activities to meet goals and demonstrated competency.
• Exchange information with and provide documentation to the occupational therapist about responses to interventions.
• Ensure documentation of outcomes and progress toward targeted goals.
• Follow clinical practice guidelines and licensure requirements; participate in post-acute, long-term care or home health settings as needed.

Skills

Therapy assistance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

OTA licensure

Tools

NBCOT certification

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0

Compensation:
Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Union Position: No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

At our Beatrice Good Samaritan facility, we are more than a workplace-we're neighbors caring for neighbors. Our team takes pride in building real relationships with residents and families while creating a warm, supportive environment where people feel known, respected, and encouraged every day. We are one of the larger, rural locations in the area that offers a unique blend of skilled rehabilitation and long-term care. We also provide Home Health to our surrounding area to ensure the continuum of care is complete.

New grads welcomed!

What You'll Treat

• Orthopedic conditions
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Neurological diagnoses
• Balance and fall prevention
• General deconditioning and weakness
• Chronic disease management
• Long-term care and skilled nursing residents
• Home health patients (if applicable)

What Makes This Team Special

• Collaborative interdisciplinary care team
• Supportive leadership and clinical resources
• Opportunities for mentorship and growth
• Flexible scheduling options (position permitting)
• Focus on quality outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Meaningful relationships with patients and families

What's In It For You

• Competitive compensation
• Advancement opportunities
• Continuing education support
• Clinical mentorship and development
• Various education assistance programs
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of older adults

Schedule Details

• PRN - pick up open shifts/hours as it fits with your schedule
• Monday - Friday (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible)
• Paid travel and mileage between home health patients.

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.

Job Description

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.

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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].