Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Sanford Health • Bemidji, MN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists patients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of an occupational therapist, to improve patients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients 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 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 responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient'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.

Requirements

• Must have knowledge of occupational therapy practices.
• Must be licensed in the state of Minnesota.

Nice To Haves

• At least three year's experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients with physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial impairments.
• Selects, implements, and makes modifications to therapeutic activities and interventions.
• Exchanges information with and providing documentation to the occupational therapist about the patient's responses to and communications during intervention.
• Provides information and documentation related to outcome achievement.
• Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed