Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant; COTA

Overview

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

32

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Union Position: No

Department Details: The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City seeks to hire a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. The position is full time, 30‑35 hours per week, M‑F (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible), covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities. Currently, we treat the following conditions: orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions.

New grads are welcomed! We are transitioning these locations to an in‑house therapy model from contract use. We are looking to hire a candidate who can complement our team. We have amazing qualities with being in‑house including:

• In‑House Therapy Model – One Team
• We believe in individualized treatment plans and frequency to the benefit of all our patients
• Improved collaboration with each facility being under the same organization
• Christian Based Organization – Workplace culture that allows people to do the greatest amount of good for those they serve
• Competitive Benefits – Including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching up to 5% and more, Annual Merit Raises, Sanford Perks including phone, hotel, merchandise discounts and more, PTO Paid and Unpaid, 1 large bank – holidays, sick time, etc., Generous PTO accrual with increased accrual rates at 3 and 7 years of service, Weekend and Night Incentive Pay, 6 EAP visits‑Vital Life, Fitness Center Reimbursement, Volunteer Day
• Manageable Productivity Standards – Credit for Evaluation Time, Credit for Group and Concurrent Time, Individualized Building Productivity, Flexible Scheduling
• Continuing Performance Improvement and Career Growth – Continuing Education with yearly Med Bridge and/or  subscription for full and part‑time employees, Med Bridge home exercise program for all employees, Senior Therapist Clinical Achievement Program (STCAP), Specialty Certifications, Clinical Instructor for Students, Leadership Development, Annual Budget (includes: PT/OT/SLP Month Celebrations, Employee Recognition, Group Supplies, Equipment Needs), Clinical Specialist Team, Improved Local and Regional Support, Mentorship/Preceptor Program, Lunch and Learns, Rehab Champion, Therapy Governing Council

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 home health care environments.

Must be licensed in the…