COTA: Hands-on Occupational Therapy Rehab Specialist

Northwoods Rehab; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Holidays paid

MN Licensure

401K

Job summary

Northwoods Rehab, based in Minnesota, seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of an occupational therapist. The role covers assessment, treatment planning, documentation and program implementation, with ongoing clinical education required.

Responsibilities include patient screenings, evaluating needs with the OT, and coordinating schedules with the care team.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure or license eligible.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services to patients by assisting in assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication.
• Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Identifies indications for evaluations of residents at appropriate intervals under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Assists the Occupational Therapist in the evaluation process in the areas of self-care, homemaking, functional mobility and coordination and other areas as directed.
• Assists in establishing and modifying individual patient schedules in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist and other team members.
• Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to community safety standards, infection control and OSHA standards.

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current state licensure or license eligible

Job description

Northwoods Rehab, based in Minnesota, seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of an occupational therapist. The role covers assessment, treatment planning, documentation and program implementation, with ongoing clinical education required.

Responsibilities include patient screenings, evaluating needs with the OT, and coordinating schedules with the care team.