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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-PRN

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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

Watertown, SD (In Person)

$56,430 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 3 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/6/2026

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Job Description

PRN- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
JOB SUMMARY
Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is a non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones
POSITION SUMMARY
Wage:
$21.70-$32.56 This PRN( fill-in or as needed) position provides for the application of occupational therapy services for patients in acute care, swing beds, long-term care, home health, outpatient, and contractual areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides occupational therapy treatment follows the established plan of care and is age, educational level, and culturally appropriate to the patient/family. Provides occupational therapy services in accordance with the state practice act. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the provision of occupational therapy services. Provides therapy services to inpatient, outpatient, home health, outreach and contract facilities as required by the Prairie Lakes Healthcare system. Completes timely and appropriate documentation that reflects the care provided and follows regulatory requirements. Establishes appropriate charges for services rendered. Assists with coordination of patient care schedules to meet productivity standards. Ensures equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner. Participates in departmental quality and outcome studies Serves as a clinical instructor for COTA students and high school students Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience Graduate from an accredited COTA program with an Associate's degree in OT Assisting. Previous experience with occupational therapy is preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Holds or is eligible for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
BENEFITS
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits 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 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance. Additional benefits for those qualifying include: Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program for mental health Education Loan Program Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.