Sanford Health·Howard Lake, Minnesota
Assists patients with therapy activities and exercises under the supervision of an occupational therapist to improve quality of life. Monitors and records therapy services for patients with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice and hold a BLS certification within six months. NBCOT certification is preferred for certain facilities.
Market context
In Minnesota, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant roles are typically driven by steady demand in schools, rehab, and healthcare settings that need hands-on support for patient or student function. These positions are competitive because employers often look for an active state OTA license, BLS within six months, and sometimes NBCOT preference, so matching those credentials closely can strengthen your application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your Minnesota license status and BLS timeline before applying.