Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) | PRN

Avera • Fargo, SD

1d • $24 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN PIERRE, SD. This position will help cover leaves of absence, PTO, etc. You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, responsible to administer specified evaluations, conduct general activity programs, and assist in implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Certified in the state of practice Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years

Responsibilities

• Provides input on evaluation as appropriate under supervision of a staff Occupational Therapist.
• Plans treatment programs with supervising therapist.
• Assists in identifying goals, determining treatment priorities and selecting appropriate treatment media.
• Executes treatment programs under supervision of staff therapist.
• Coordinates programs with other therapists.
• Prepares documentation as required by the department, such as input on evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports and patient attendance records.
• Communicates observations, facts, and comments with interdisciplinary team members, individually and through team meeting participation.
• Assists with staff/student on the job training/orientation.
• Provides monitoring of assigned student interns.
• Attends care conferences as needed.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
• Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed