Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA Temporary
About The Position
Pro Rehab is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work temporarily at Fargo Elim Health Care Center. The COTA provides hands-on therapeutic support to help patients improve, regain, and maintain daily living skills under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. The role is full-time PRN, 35–40 hours per week, from November 2026 through January 2027, at $40 per hour. The work location is 3534 University Drive S, Fargo, ND 58104. Pro Rehab has more than 35 years of experience and provides services at over 30 locations in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Iowa, including long-term care, sub-acute, transitional care, home health, and outpatient settings. Its philosophy emphasizes each individual's dignity and self-worth in a safe, friendly, and progressive environment. Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action and veteran-friendly employer.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program and an associate degree.
- Current North Dakota Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license.
- Strong knowledge of state, federal, and local regulations applicable to long-term care.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing, with sufficient communication skills to perform the required tasks.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology.
- Ability to provide patient care in inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursing facility settings.
Responsibilities
- Assist occupational therapists in implementing treatment plans focused on improving patients’ activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Monitor patient progress and document outcomes in accordance with care plans.
- Educate patients and families about therapeutic techniques and exercises.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to support comprehensive patient care.
- Provide hands-on therapeutic support to help patients improve, regain, and maintain daily living skills under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
