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

Good Samaritan; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 33,062 - 53,037; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Beatrice, Nebraska, is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist patients with therapy activities under the supervision of an occupational therapist. Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, modifying therapeutic activities, and adhering to clinical practice guidelines. This position requires relevant state licensure and BLS certification. The company offers a variety of benefits to qualifying employees, making it an appealing opportunity for those passionate about improving patients’ quality of life.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with therapy activities and exercises under supervision.
• Provide and document therapy services for individuals with impairments.
• Select and modify therapeutic activities according to goals.

Skills

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Appropriate education level as per state licensure

Job description

Overview

Careers With Purpose

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 Details

• Facility: GSS NE Beatrice Ctr
• Location: Beatrice, NE
• Address: 401 S 22nd St, Beatrice, NE 68310, USA
• Shift: Day
• Job Schedule: PRN
• Weekly Hours: Varies
• Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with therapy activities and exercises as part of an treatment plan under supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Provide, monitor, and record therapy services for individuals with physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial impairments.
• Select and modify therapeutic activities to align with competency, goals, and setting/state requirements.
• Document patient responses and communicate with the occupational therapist regarding progress and outcomes.
• Maintain knowledge of targeted outcomes and ensure documentation reflects achievement of those outcomes.
• Adhere to clinical practice guidelines of professional organizations.
• Perform other related duties as requested.
• Location-specific focus may include 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.

Benefits

The Good Samaritan 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.

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 send an email to [e-mail].

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

Additional

• Req Number: R-0247305
• Job Function: Allied Health
• Featured: No