Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Join the team at Avera! 

Award Winning Health Care:  Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Position Highlights:

• Gain hands-on experience in care working alongside nurses and other professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.
• General hours of work: Monday – Friday (days, occasional evening/weekend responsibilities); 72hrs/2wks

Job Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Avera Sister James Care Center provides care and treatment of assigned patients/students/residents in a caring, safe, and efficient manner.

Evaluation/Screening:  Assesses patient needs/deficits/strengths and formulates appropriate treatment plan.

Documentation:  Creates and reviews/revises documentation while following reimbursement guidelines.

Treatment Skills:  Administers and performs therapeutic interventions with patients.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

 Certification, Licensure, Registration

• Current certification in the state of South Dakota.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in South Dakota.