Full Time COTA- The Waterview Pines- $5000 SIGN ON BONUS

Northwoods Rehab is Minnesota based and you will receive Operational, Clinical, and Compliance support from local leadership. Benefits: Competitive Salary $5/week health insurance PTO benefits start at 26 days/year 11 days with holiday pay Paid MN Licensure 401K HSA & FSA accounts Childcare FSA account Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant: Job Description Job Requirements Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Current state licensure or license eligible. Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. Physical Requirements Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally Exerting up to 25 pounds of force frequently Exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly Occasional push and pull of up to 25 pounds Standing frequently Walking frequently Bending frequently Overhead reach infrequently Squatting occasionally Kneeling occasionally Standing rotation occasionally Gripping frequently Sitting occasionally Stair climbing occasionally Average workday is up to 8 hours Employee may be subject to unpredictable and hazardous patient/resident behaviors Northwoods Rehab will provide reasonable accommodation upon request from the employee. Job Relationships Responsible to and reports to the supervising Occupational therapist and Director of Therapy/Rehab. Job 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 the Occupational Therapist in identifying a target list, short-term goals, long-term goals and treatment plan. Conducts individual treatment as assigned by the Occupational Therapist and outlined in treatment plan that includes, but is not limited to, areas of activities of daily living, functional mobility, range of motion, strength, coordination, cognitive/perceptual remediation and functional maintenance. Assists in the selection of occupational therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by resident performance and following consultation with the Occupational Therapist. No major modification to the treatment plan is made without prior consultation with the Occupational Therapist. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and consults with Occupational Therapist if modification is indicated. Assists in establishing and modifying individual patient schedules in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist and other team members. Adheres to department and patient schedule and modifies as appropriate for treatment regimen. Maintains acceptable patient care ratios as determined by the Occupational Therapist. Provides, recommends, and fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment. Trains resident, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above. Participates in patient, family and staff education. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient. Adheres to Northwoods Rehab procedures regarding documentation of occupational therapy services. Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department procedures. Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to community safety standards, as well as complying with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare Professional. Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the planning, implementation and follow-up of Patient therapy programs. Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, supervisors, residents, family members, and community personnel and administration. Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule for efficient patient treatments. COTA Job Description - Updated 10/1/2025 Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required. Adheres to established confidentiality standards of the resident, as well as the organization. Projects a positive and professional image at all times. May be asked to travel to participate in home assessments. Maintains passwords for the software required for position and keeps all passwords secure. Performs such other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interest of Northwoods Rehab #J-18808-Ljbffr