Full Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Up to $33/hr!

ConnectedHealth; Belle Fourche (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedHealth in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, is seeking a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support an occupational therapist in delivering individualized treatment plans and improving patient mobility and independence.

You will assist patients to enhance daily living activities, monitor progress, educate families on exercises and home programs, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams while maintaining regulatory compliance and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• South Dakota COTA license or eligibility to obtain.
• NBCOT certification.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of an occupational therapist to deliver individualized treatment plans
• Assist patients in improving mobility, independence, and daily living activities
• Monitor patient progress and document therapeutic outcomes
• Educate patients and families on exercises and home treatment programs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure high-quality patient care
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, safety, and facility guidelines

Education

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. The role supports an occupational therapist in delivering individualized treatment plans and improving patient mobility, independence, and daily living activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work under the supervision of an occupational therapist to deliver individualized treatment plans




• Assist patients in improving mobility, independence, and daily living activities




• Monitor patient progress and document therapeutic outcomes




• Educate patients and families on exercises and home treatment programs




• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure high-quality patient care




• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, safety, and facility guidelines

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program




• Current South Dakota COTA license or eligibility to obtain




• NBCOT certification




• BLS certification

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience in a therapy or rehabilitation setting

You hold a COTA license and NBCOT certification. You enjoy collaborating with therapists to improve patient independence. You have an associate's degree and BLS certification