Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Summary

*Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Starting Pay Rate Range

$23.48 - $29.35 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Description

• Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in the provision of care.
• Performs all aspects of treatment based on accepted national, departmental and evidence-based standards.
• Provides treatment that meets or exceeds departmental outcome standards.
• Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with department standards.
• SUBMITS REQUIRED PAPERS FOR BILLING, ACCURATE CHARGES AND AUTHORIZATIONS.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of time management according to departmental productivity standards.
• Demonstrates initiative in individual professional development.
• Completes all education required by the Monument Health system and for licensure/certification in a timely manner.
• ACTIVELY PROMOTES THE PROFESSION WITHIN MONUMENT HEALTH AND TO THE OUTSIDE COMMUNITY.
• Incorporates and educates patient, family and caregivers in treatment, goal setting and discharge planning as appropriate.
• FOLLOWS THE ESTABLISHED OT CARE PLAN AND COLLABORATES WITH PRIMARY OT ON ANY CARE PLAN CHANGES OR PROBLEMS.
• COMPLIES WITH ALL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AS IT PERTAINS TO INSURANCE, ACCREDITING BODIES, NATIONAL AND STATE REGULATORY AGENCIES.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Required Additional Requirements

• Education - Associates degree or equivalent OR graduate of accredited program for Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Certification - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT)
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE - 1+ years of Related Experience

Preferred Experience

• Certification - Licensure through SDBMOE - Accredited University or accredited training professionals

Physical Requirements

• Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.
• POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO BLOOD, BODILY FLUIDS, OR TISSUES.
• Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category

Rehabilitation

Job Family

Occupational Therapy

Shift

Employee Type Regular

10

Magnuson Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

Make a difference. Every day.

Magnuson Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.