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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Sanford Health
Sanford Health Salary
Thief River Falls, MN Part Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2027
Careers With Purpose

At the Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health, our diverse therapy care team offers compassionate care and strives to always put our residents and patients first. Join one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States, where we have openings available across 24 states and we’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities.



Facility: Sanford Trf Med Ctr
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Address: 3001 Sanford Pkwy, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $20.50 - $33.00

Job Summary

Begin your career journey with us and start changing lives today as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you would work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to improve residents' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities by assisting with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan. Here you’ll be given the opportunity to use and develop skills like problem-solving, communication, and creativity while delivering quality, holistic care as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

Responsibilities

  • Provides, monitors and records services to patients/residents with physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial impairments

  • Selects, implements, and modifies activities and interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels and goals

  • Exchanges information with and provides documentation to the occupational therapist

  • Knowledgeable about the patient's/resident's targeted occupational therapy outcomes

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.

Sanford 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 .

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

Req Number: R-0277036
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $21 - $33

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