Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

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Facility : Woodsedge

Location : Bemidji, MN

Address : 1000 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

Shift : 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule : Full time

Weekly Hours : 32.00

Salary Range : $23.39 - $31.34

Union Position : Yes

Department Details

Interdisciplinary Acute Care setting working with an experienced therapy team

Job Summary

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.

Qualifications

At least three year's experience preferred. Must have knowledge of occupational therapy practices.

Must be licensed in the state of Minnesota.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work / life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit benefits .

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Req Number : R-0242606

Job Function : Allied Health

Featured : No