Minneapolis, MinnesotaBismarck, North DakotaFargo, North DakotaPierre, South DakotaRapid City, South Dakota
Quick overview
Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA administers specified evaluations, conducts general activity programs, and assists in implementing specific treatment plans for patients. This role involves collaborating with the interdisciplinary treatment team, preparing required documentation, and communicating observations effectively.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certified by NBCOT and licensed in the state of practice, with preferred experience of 1-3 years. Essential requirements include adequate visual acuity and the ability to communicate effectively and hear speech clearly to perform job duties.
professional certificateCommunicationDocumentationPatient CareTrainingTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationMentorshipOccupational TherapyVisual AcuityPatient EvaluationHearing
Job description
Location
Avera
St
Mary's
Hospital
Worker
Type:
PRN
Work
Shift:
As
Needed (United
States of
America)
Pay
Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $23.50 - $34.50 Position Highlights 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. What you will do 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. Essential Qualifications 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.
Required
Education,
License/Certification, or
Work
Experience: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certified in the state of practice Upon
Benefits
Pto
Retirement matching
Hire
Preferred
Education,
License/Certification, or
Work
Experience: 1-3 years Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. 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 talent@avera.org. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
