Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Overview Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN Job Details Facility: Good Samaritan SW Iowa (GSS IA Elk Horn Salem Luth Hm) Location: Elk Horn, IA Address: 2027 College St, Elk Horn, IA 51531, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50 Responsibilities Assists patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of an occupational therapist, to improve quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. 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 COTA 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 accepted clinical practice guidelines. May perform other related duties as requested. Depending on location and facility needs, work may focus on post-acute, long term care, and outpatient 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 NBCOT. Conforms to 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. Benefits The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous paid time off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit the Sanford Careers benefits page. The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 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 email View email address on click.appcast.io. The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening. Other Req Number: R-0238798 Job Function: Allied Health Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Featured: No #J-18808-Ljbffr Good Samaritan