COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Part Time

Vibra Healthcare; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

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. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will deliver and supervise therapy services under physician orders in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting.

Required are an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, NBCOTA exam completion, active state licensure, and Vibra-approved BLS.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides and directs Occupational Therapy Services to patients including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, and related documentation and communication.

Skills

BLS certification

Professional image

Regulatory standards knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

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 fosters 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.