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Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) | PRN

Avera Health·Mitchell, South Dakota

$24 - $35/hrPart TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
Practice for this role

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) | PRN · $24 - $35/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -26% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Mitchell, South Dakota ($32.25/hr, n=32)
  • 25 similar openings in the Mitchell area · median $32.63/hr
$16.45/hr · p10p90 · $50.00/hr
this role: $24.00/hrmedian $32.25/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 32 posted allied health roles in Mitchell, South Dakota rates. This role sits in the 18th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 26% below the Mitchell, South Dakota median for allied health roles.

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the role involves administering specified evaluations, conducting general activity programs, and assisting in implementing specific treatment plans for patients and groups. This includes planning treatment programs, executing them under supervision, and preparing required documentation like progress reports and attendance records.

Location

Avera Queen of Peace 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.

$24.00 - $35.00

Position Highlights: 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.

Requirements

Successful 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, hear, and understand speech.

  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Staff Training
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Visual Acuity
  • Treatment Implementation
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Program Planning
  • Care Conferences
  • Hearing

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$24 - $35/hr
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota
Posted
Aug 6, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Avera Health

No longer affiliated

IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1 employee
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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 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 [talent@avera.org].

Market context

South Dakota allied health roles stay competitive

In South Dakota, allied health openings often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed candidates who can start quickly and support patient care needs across clinical settings. These roles are competitive when they ask for an active state license at hire, mission alignment, and even preferred education or early experience, while offering career development, PTO, and retirement. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the employer’s values.

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