Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Part Time Position Available In Calhoun, Alabama

Job Description:

Careers With Purpose Join our not-for-profit organization thathas provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors witha commitment to quality care and service in a Christianenvironment.

Facility:

GSS SD Rapid City Hm Hlth Location:

RapidCity, SD Address:

1851 City Springs Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702,

USAShift:

Day Job Schedule:

Part time

Weekly Hours:

20.00

SalaryRange:

$22.50 – $36.00 Department Details Our mission is ‘Dedicated to sharing God’s love through health,healing, and comfort’ 100 year legacy as a Christian based organization dedicated toserving others We offer the highest quality of care and life possible toresidents and clients, so they can focus more on what mattersmost Committed to safety as our highest priority. As caregivers, wecommit to the safety of patients, residents, families, and eachother because every moment matters – every day, every word, everyinteraction every life! Career growth opportunities including Supervisory and Leadroles, Specialty Certifications, and the Senior Therapist ClinicalAchievement Program The Therapy Governing Counsel ensures the therapists have avoice and ability to influence change Job Summary Assistspatients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercisesscheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of anoccupational therapist, to improve patients’/residents’/clients’quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Provides,monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents/clientswith physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocialimpairments, in line with related standard concepts, practices andprocedures. Selects, implements, and makes modifications totherapeutic activities and interventions that are consistent withdemonstrated competency levels, patient’s/resident’s/client’sgoals, and the requirements of the practice setting and/or statelicensure. The certified occupational therapy assistant contributesto this process by exchanging information with and providingdocumentation to the occupational therapist about thepatient’s/resident’s/client’s responses to and communicationsduring intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about thepatient’s/resident’s/client’s targeted occupational therapyoutcomes and for providing information and documentation related tooutcome achievement. Follows and adheres to accepted clinicalpractice guidelines of professional organization. As needed,performs other related duties as requested. Depending on locationand facility needs, work may focus on those receiving interventionin the post-acute, long term care, and home health careenvironments. Qualifications Appropriate education level requiredin accordance with state licensure. Must be licensed as anOccupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice. Whenworking at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferredfor GSS Facilities): Must also be certified as an OccupationalTherapy Assistant through the National Board for Certification inOccupational Therapy (NBCOT). Conforms to the supervision andlicensing standards of the state(s) where services are provided.

When applicable, may require valid driver’s license. Basic LifeSupport (BLS) certification required within six months ofemployment. Benefits The Good Samaritan Society offers anattractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-timeemployees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits includehealth insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, lifeinsurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits,and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-workbalance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit . The GoodSamaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If youare an individual with a disability and would like to request anaccommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-or send an email to . The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug FreeWorkplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen andpre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

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