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Good Samaritan

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full Time

Good Samaritan, Algona, Iowa, United States, 50511

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Careers With Purpose Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility:

GSS IA Algona Ctr

Location:

Algona, IA

Address:

412 W Kennedy, Algona, IA 50511, USA

Shift:

Day

Job Schedule:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

32.00

Salary Range:

$24.00 - $38.50

The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City seeks to hire a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. The position is full time, 30-35 hours per week, M-F (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible), covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities. Currently, we treat the following conditions: orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. New grads are welcomed! We are transitioning these locations to an in-house therapy model from contract use. We are looking to hire a candidate who can complement our team. We have amazing qualities with being in-house including:

We believe in individualized treatment plans and frequency to the benefit of all our patients

Improved collaboration with each facility being under the same organization

Christian Based Organization

Workplace culture that allows people to do the greatest amount of good for those they serve

Competitive Benefits

Including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching up to 5% and more

Annual Merit Raises

Sanford Perks including phone, hotel, merchandise discounts and more

PTO Paid and Unpaid

1 large bank – holidays, sick time, etc.

Generous PTO accrual with increased accrual rates at 3 and 7 years of service

Weekend and Night Incentive Pay

6 EAP visits-Vital Life

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Volunteer Day

Manageable Productivity Standards

Credit for Evaluation Time

Credit for Group and Concurrent Time

Individualized Building Productivity

Flexible Scheduling

Continuing Performance Improvement and Career Growth

Continuing Education with yearly MedBridge and/or speechpathology.com subscription for full and part-time employees

MedBridge home exercise program for all employees

Senior Therapist Clinical Achievement Program (STCAP)

Specialty Certifications

Clinical Instructor for Students

Leadership Development

Annual Budget (includes: PT/OT/SLP Month Celebrations, Employee Recognition, Group Supplies, Equipment Needs)

Clinical Specialist Team

Improved Local and Regional Support

Mentorship/Preceptor Program

Lunch and Learns

Rehab Champion

Therapy Governing Council

Job Summary Assists patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of an occupational therapist, to improve patients'/residents'/clients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents/clients 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/resident's/client'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/resident's/client's responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient's/resident's/client'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. Depending on location and facility needs, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and home health care environments.

Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

When applicable, may require valid driver's license.

Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Qualifications Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice.

When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Conforms to the supervision and licensing standards of the state(s) where services are provided.

When applicable, may require valid driver's license.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.

Benefits The Good Samaritan 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 https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

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