Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant; COTA - PRN

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - PRN

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. The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City seeks to hire a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team.

Facility: GSS IA Algona Ctr
Location: Algona, IA
Address: 412 W Kennedy, Algona, IA 50511, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly

Hours:

Varies
Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

We are transitioning these locations to an in-house therapy model from contract use. New grads are welcomed. We are looking to hire a candidate who can complement our team. In-house therapy model provides one team, individualized treatment plans, improved collaboration, and a workplace culture that encourages doing good for those we serve. The organization is Christian-based.

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 modifies therapeutic activities consistent with competency levels, patient goals, and state licensure requirements.

Contributes by exchanging information and documentation with the occupational therapist about patient responses. Responsible for being knowledgeable about targeted occupational therapy outcomes and for providing related documentation. Follows accepted clinical practice guidelines. Performs other related duties as requested. Depending on location and facility needs, work may focus on post-acute, long-term care, and home health environments.

Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. When applicable, may require a valid driver’s license. Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers required within the first 60 days of employment.

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
• If working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities):
  Must also be certified 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.
• Valid driver’s license when applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.

The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

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 or send an email to talent. The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. A drug screen and pre-employment background screening are required as a condition of employment.