Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Acute Care

Work Shift 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Compensation Salary Range: $20.50 - $33.00 Enhanced hourly wage! Union Position No Department Details Acute therapy is a team oriented, fast paced environment. Opportunity to rotate to various units/ work with a wide variety of patient diagnosis, i.e. pulmonary, surgical/trauma, cardiology, renal, ortho, neuro, oncology, general medical. New grads welcome. Summary Assists patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of an occupational therapist, to improve patients’/residents’/clients’ quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Job Description Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents/clients with physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial impairments, in line with related standard concepts, practices and procedures. Selects, implements, and makes modifications to therapeutic activities and interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels, patient’s/resident’s/client’s goals, and the requirements of the practice setting and/or state licensure. The certified occupational therapy assistant contributes to this process by exchanging information with and providing documentation to the occupational therapist about the patient’s/resident’s/client’s responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient’s/resident’s/client’s targeted occupational therapy outcomes and for providing information and documentation related to outcome achievement. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. As needed, performs other related duties as requested. Depending on location and facility needs, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and home health care environments. Qualifications Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice. When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Conforms to the supervision and licensing standards of the state(s) where services are provided. When applicable, may require valid driver’s license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. EEO Statement Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. Accommodation Assistance If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr