Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health

Sanford Health•Omaha, NE

22d•$24 - $39

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to help patients, residents, and clients improve their quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, the assistant provides therapy activities and exercises scheduled in treatment plans. The role provides, monitors, and records therapy services for people with physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial impairments, and selects or modifies interventions according to demonstrated competency, patient goals, and practice-setting or state-licensure requirements. The assistant communicates with the occupational therapist about patients’ responses and communications during interventions, documents relevant information, and contributes to tracking targeted outcomes. The role follows accepted clinical practice guidelines and may perform other related duties as requested. Depending on location and facility needs, work may involve post-acute care, long-term care, or home health, including travel between home health patients. The position is PRN, with open shifts and hours picked up as they fit the employee’s schedule. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, with weekdays, weekends, and holidays flexible. Travel and mileage between home health patients are paid. The listed salary range is $24.00–$38.50.

Requirements

Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state or states of practice.
Must conform to supervision and licensing standards in the state or states where services are provided.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six months of employment.
A valid driver's license may be required when applicable.
Appropriate education level as required by state licensure.

Nice To Haves

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification is preferred for work at a Sanford Health Facility; it is not required but is preferred for GSS Facilities.
Opportunities for mentorship and growth are available.

Responsibilities

Assist patients, residents, and clients with therapy activities and exercises in a treatment plan under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
Provide, monitor, and record therapy services for individuals with physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial impairments.
Select, implement, and modify therapeutic activities and interventions consistent with competency, patient goals, and practice-setting or licensure requirements.
Exchange information with and provide documentation to the occupational therapist about patient responses and communications during interventions.
Understand targeted occupational therapy outcomes and provide information and documentation related to outcome achievement.
Follow accepted clinical practice guidelines of the professional organization.
Perform other related duties as requested.
Work with patients in post-acute, long-term care, or home health environments, depending on location and facility needs.