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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Part-time

Good Samaritan

Elk Horn, IAPart-time$24–38.5/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$24–38.5/hr
Location
Elk Horn, IA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Occupational Therapy Assistant LicenseBasic Life Support Certification

Job overview

Good Samaritan is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) assists patients with therapy activities and exercises under the supervision of an occupational therapist to improve their quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. This role involves providing, monitoring, and recording therapy services for patients with various impairments, ensuring adherence to clinical practice guidelines. The COTA also exchanges information and documentation with the occupational therapist regarding patient responses and outcomes.

Key focus areas include Assist patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, Provide, monitor and record therapy services to patients/residents/clients with physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial impairments, and Select, implement, and make modifications to therapeutic activities and interventions.

Successful candidates bring Appropriate Education Level, Occupational Therapy Assistant License, and Basic Life Support Certification. Preferred (not required): Occupational Therapy Assistant License and Basic Life Support Certification.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Occupational Therapy Assistant LicenseBasic Life Support Certification

Qualifications

Occupational Therapy Assistant LicenseAppropriate Education LevelOccupational Therapy Assistant Certification Through NBCOTValid Driver's LicenseBasic Life Support Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: 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

Department Details

The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan SW Iowa seeks to hire a PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. The position is flexible requesting availability a few times a month (weekdays or weekends) covering the Elk Horn, Red Oak, and/or Villisca Skilled Nursing Facility. Currently, we treat the following conditions: orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. We have 1 part time OT and 2 full time COTAs as well. New grads welcomed! We are looking to hire a candidate who can compliment our team.

Job 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. 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 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 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.

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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0238798 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No

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