Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hamilton Staffing Solutions, Inc
Baxter, MN 56401
About the Job
Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Location: Brainerd, Minnesota
Length: 13 Weeks
Start: As soon as possible
Weekly Gross: $1,580
Tax Free Stipend: $628
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift: 8 HR - Days
Travel Reimbursement: $600
Position Requirements
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.
-Minimum of 1 year experience
-American Heart BLS Certification
Job Description
This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the size of the facility the job duties may vary.
Position Summary
The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting. A COTA, or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, does all the duties of an OTA, but has taken an extra step to get certified in their field. Specifically, they registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and completed the necessary certification exam. COTAs work in conjunction with occupational therapists to create and implement treatment plans and work with patients toward established goals, along with the following:
-Assists OTR with screenings, assessments and occupational therapy services.
-Follows and implements documented IEP plans or protocols.
-Documents student progress toward meeting established objectives and reports the information to the OTR.
-Assists the OTR during assessments with formal documentation.
-Prepares materials and performs clerical duties.
-Prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities.
-Adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities for teacher use in the classroom.
-Assists in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs, and reports.
-Assists in organizing classroom activities such as displaying educational materials, arranging furniture to facilitate instructional requirements and creates an orderly and clean learning environment.
-May implement behavior management programs for students as designed by certified staff, observes and reports significant student behavior, behavioral patterns and/or other problems to the OTR.
-Qualifications/Employment Standards
Other Responsibilities
-Completes required orientation as directed by facility
-Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
-Follows facility and Hamilton Unusual Occurrence Protocol
-Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
-Upholds HIPAA regulations
-Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts
Hamilton Staffing Solutions is a Nurse Owned, Women Owned and Family operated business established in 2015.
Our benefits include 401k matching up to 4%, day one health, vision and dental insurance, and a travel allowance to get you to and from the assignments.
Employment Type: Temporary
Salary: $ 39.00 Per Hour
Location: Brainerd, Minnesota
Length: 13 Weeks
Start: As soon as possible
Weekly Gross: $1,580
Tax Free Stipend: $628
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift: 8 HR - Days
Travel Reimbursement: $600
Position Requirements
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.
-Minimum of 1 year experience
-American Heart BLS Certification
Job Description
This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the size of the facility the job duties may vary.
Position Summary
The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting. A COTA, or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, does all the duties of an OTA, but has taken an extra step to get certified in their field. Specifically, they registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and completed the necessary certification exam. COTAs work in conjunction with occupational therapists to create and implement treatment plans and work with patients toward established goals, along with the following:
-Assists OTR with screenings, assessments and occupational therapy services.
-Follows and implements documented IEP plans or protocols.
-Documents student progress toward meeting established objectives and reports the information to the OTR.
-Assists the OTR during assessments with formal documentation.
-Prepares materials and performs clerical duties.
-Prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities.
-Adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities for teacher use in the classroom.
-Assists in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs, and reports.
-Assists in organizing classroom activities such as displaying educational materials, arranging furniture to facilitate instructional requirements and creates an orderly and clean learning environment.
-May implement behavior management programs for students as designed by certified staff, observes and reports significant student behavior, behavioral patterns and/or other problems to the OTR.
-Qualifications/Employment Standards
Other Responsibilities
-Completes required orientation as directed by facility
-Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
-Follows facility and Hamilton Unusual Occurrence Protocol
-Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
-Upholds HIPAA regulations
-Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts
Hamilton Staffing Solutions is a Nurse Owned, Women Owned and Family operated business established in 2015.
Our benefits include 401k matching up to 4%, day one health, vision and dental insurance, and a travel allowance to get you to and from the assignments.
Employment Type: Temporary
Salary: $ 39.00 Per Hour
Source : Hamilton Staffing Solutions, Inc