What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapists Assistant - Twin Cities Area - Casual/On-Call position at Saint Therese?
Ascend Rehabilitation, LLC is an integrated health and wellness program for seniors seeking to maintain independence or recover from life-changing events. Highly trained physical, occupational and speech therapists collaborate with fitness professionals to facilitate individualized programs for optimal health outcomes. Ascend Rehab offers a continuum of care and services in the three Saint Therese Minnesota communities: Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, and Woodbury, as well as other senior housing facilities throughout the Twin Cities Metro. We are seeking Occupational Therapist Assistants to help cover vacation requests and needs when caseloads are high. Our primary needs are Monday through Friday, with some Sunday shifts available. Shifts are 5-8 hours long. The minimum requirement to stay active is 1-2 shifts per quarter.
Responsibilities: Provides professional occupational therapy services using recognized and approved techniques and appropriate professional judgment. Assignments may include working with skilled nursing facility patients, senior housing tenants, outpatients or home care patients either at a Saint Therese location or under contract with other locations.
Job Opening: Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Locations: Twin Cities Metro - Will be providing care locally in the metro area rehab agency sites
Status: Hourly
Type: Casual/On-Call Position
Shift: Flexible
Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program. Licensed in Minnesota.
Experience: A minimum of one year experience as an occupational therapist assistant
Special knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal regulations
- Experience working with seniors
- Ability to accurately plan and carry out assignments without direct supervision as a float staff
- Proven history of good judgment, integrity and consideration to others
- High level of commitment to compassionate customer service
- Ability to meet physical demands of the position including ability to turn, lift, and carry
Saint Therese/Ascend Rehab is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hourly wage: $42
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Salary : $42