COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Part Time

Vibra Healthcare; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Vibra Hospital of Fargo is seeking a part-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide and direct OT services under physician orders. You will be involved in assessment, treatment planning and program implementation in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Ideal candidates hold a ND COTA license, current BLS certification, and have a year of experience; strong organizational and communication skills are a must for collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current COTA licensure in the state of employment required.
• National Certification Examination for COTA completed.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct OT services including assessment and treatment planning.
• Document care and communicate with physicians and care teams.
• Functions under physician’s orders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Independent decision making

Professional image

Computer literacy

Education

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

COTA licensure (ND)

National Certification Examination for COTA

Job description

Part Time - 20 hours/week

Hospital Details

Vibra Hospital of Fargo, located in Fargo, ND, is a 31 bed Critical Care Hospital, providing acute care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries. Often our patients require additional critical care services for medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation and ventilator weaning. As a smaller, specialized hospital, we offer an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and friendly work environment where you really get to know your patients and their families.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing and directing Occupational Therapy Services to patients including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication. Functions under physician’s orders.

Required Skills

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination for COTA required.
• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• One (1) year of experience preferred.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Benefits

At Vibra Healthcare, employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. At Vibra Healthcare, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals are always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside. Our culture foster engagement, diversity and advocacy. Our goal is to empower our employees and support them in their professional growth while leading them on a path to success within our organization.