Sanford Health·Davenport, Iowa
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists patients with scheduled therapy activities and exercises under the supervision of an occupational therapist to enhance their quality of life and daily activity performance. This role involves providing, monitoring, and recording therapy services for individuals with various impairments, selecting and modifying therapeutic interventions consistent with patient goals and competency levels.
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Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32
$24.00 - $36.00
Department Details: Large therapy gym, fun and friendly environment and team, in-house rehab department
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.
Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
Sanford 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.
Candidates must possess the appropriate education level required by state licensure and must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice. Certification through NBCOT is preferred for Sanford Health Facilities, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six months of employment.
Market context
In Iowa, occupational therapy roles are typically driven by steady demand in hospitals, rehab settings, schools, and home health, where licensed clinicians help patients regain daily function. These positions are competitive because employers look for a valid Iowa OT license, accredited training, CPR certification, and the physical ability to assist with transfers and lift up to 50 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the setting you know best.