Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

Facility: GSS MN St Paul Maplewood CtrLocation: Saint Paul, MN

Address: 550 Roselawn Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55117, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 32.00

Salary Range: $26.00 - $38.50 Pay Info: $10,000 sign-on bonus (eligibility requirements apply).Department Details Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. Our therapy team is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their highest level of independence through collaborative, patient-centered care. We work closely with nursing, providers, social services, and families to support exceptional outcomes. New grads welcomed! What You'll Treat Orthopedic conditions Post-surgical rehabilitation Neurological diagnoses Balance and fall prevention General deconditioning and weakness Chronic disease management Long-term care and skilled nursing residents Home health patients (if applicable) What Makes This Team Special Collaborative interdisciplinary care team Supportive leadership and clinical resources Opportunities for mentorship and growth Flexible scheduling options (position permitting) Focus on quality outcomes and patient satisfaction Meaningful relationships with patients and families

Schedule Details: Full-Time, 32 hours per week Monday - Friday (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible)

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 home health care 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.

Benefits: Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of 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 to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefitsGood 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 talent@sanfordhealth.org.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-0265127

Job Function: Allied Health