Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Company Description

At LifeCare, we believe it is a privilege to serve the health care needs of the people of northern Minnesota, and we take pride in saying we have stayed current with the advances of modern medicine. Our surgery department performs nearly 500 surgeries per year, and our Special Care Unit includes the latest in patient-monitoring equipment. Our full line of on-site diagnostic services includes ultrasound, MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, and x-ray capabilities, plus a complete lab that allows our physicians access to fast, accurate test results. Our rehabilitation services department provides physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy at several locations throughout the county. Endoscopic procedures, a successful cardiac rehab program, and a top-or-the-line ambulance service are just a few more examples of our commitment to keeping technology at the forefront of care. We take pride in keeping our facilities modern. Our birthing center, where approximately 200 babies are born each year, has a warm home-like atmosphere. At LifeCare most of our hospital patients enjoy private rooms. We are also extremely proud of our behavior health, long term care, home care, hospice and all of the other services that we provide right here close to home for the people of our community.

Job Description

Join our amazing team and apply
today for this rewarding position. 
LifeCare Medical Center, the employer of choice, has a dynamic
opportunity for the right individual as a Certified Occupational Therapy
Assistant (COTA). This position is the front line, close connection to our
patients. The successful candidate will assist the Occupational Therapist in a
medically prescribed program in which selected purposeful activity is used as
treatment in the rehabilitation of persons with a disability.  Full-time position is available.

Essential
Functions:

• Assists the therapist in client evaluation, assessing client’s
  capabilities.

• Maintains accurate, up-to-date initial, progress and discharge
  notes regularly.

• Carry out direct patient treatment under the supervision of the
  OTR, demonstrating knowledge of diagnosis, treatment procedures &
  modalities, & treatment precautions.

• Supplies new ideas and assists in construction of supportive,
  productive and/or adaptive devices and equipment.

• Assists in the maintenance of equipment, tools, supplies and
  inventory.

• Assists in carrying out efficient operation of the department in
  regards to charges, records and schedules.

• Assists in developing and carrying out new programs &
  treatments.

• Demonstrates support and understanding of association policies
  & procedures.

• Cares for patients according to growth and development: Neonates,
  pediatrics, adolescents and geriatrics.

Minimum qualification standards:

• An Associate Degree from an accredited 2-year
  Occupational Therapy school.

• Currently holding or eligible for certification
  and National (NBCOT) Registration.

• Registration with Minnesota Department of Health
  required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.