Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-PRN

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 29,893 - 44,854; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Education Loan Program

Community discounts

Job summary

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown, South Dakota is looking for a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver high-quality therapy services across various patient settings. You will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams and maintain detailed documentation as per regulatory requirements.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in OT Assisting, with preference given to those with experience in occupational therapy. This position offers a range of comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited COTA program with an Associate’s degree in OT Assisting.
• Previous experience with occupational therapy is preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatment following the established plan of care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in providing therapy services.
• Complete timely and appropriate documentation reflecting care provided.
• Participate in departmental quality and outcome studies.

Skills

Occupational therapy treatment

Collaboration

Documentation

Patient care coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in OT Assisting

Job description

PRN- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Summary

Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is a non‑profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.

Position Summary

Wage: $21.70-$32.56. This PRN (fill‑in or as needed) position provides for the application of occupational therapy services for patients in acute care, swing beds, long‑term care, home health, outpatient, and contractual areas.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy treatment following the established plan of care and is age, educational level, and culturally appropriate to the patient/family.
• Provides occupational therapy services in accordance with the state practice act.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the provision of occupational therapy services.
• Provides therapy services to inpatient, outpatient, home health, outreach and contract facilities as required by the Prairie Lakes Healthcare system.
• Completes timely and appropriate documentation that reflects the care provided and follows regulatory requirements.
• Establishes appropriate charges for services rendered.
• Assists with coordination of patient care schedules to meet productivity standards.
• Ensures equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Participates in departmental quality and outcome studies.
• Serves as a clinical instructor for COTA students and high school students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Education and/or Experience: Graduate from an accredited COTA program with an Associate’s degree in OT Assisting. Previous experience with occupational therapy is preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Holds or is eligible for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.

Benefits

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits 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 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home‑work balance.

• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health
• Education Loan Program
• Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.