Casual Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Minnesota Masonic Home • Bloomington, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The COTA will implement, with minimal supervision, high-quality occupational therapy services for residents and caregivers in accordance with the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy, State, Federal, and MMH regulations, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) accredited program for Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Possess an American Occupational Therapy Certification Board Certificate for Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Ability to incorporate all aspects of OT in total resident care as regulations allow.
• Team philosophy and desire to facilitate long term care residents to their highest level of function.
• Able to grasp new theories and principles and implement them in practice.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in adult acute and long term care facility

Responsibilities

• Insuring that all residents are afforded the opportunity to achieve and maintain their highest level of function, under the direction of the OTR.
• Maintaining resident care records and accurate billing records.
• Communicating effectively with all necessary disciplines regarding resident progress, problems and approaches to residents.
• Ensure continuation of appropriate therapeutic follow-up programs.
• Performs supervisory duties of Rehab Aides in direct resident care or related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree