PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$30-$34/hr
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Nelson Care Center - Alexandria, MN 56308Position Type: PRNSalary Range: $30.00 - $34.00 HourlyJoin Our Team at Nelson Care Center in Alexandria, MN! Are you a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Nelson Care Center in Alexandria, MN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
About Us
Nelson Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community located in Alexandria, MN. Situated in the heart of Minnesota’s beautiful lakes region, employees can enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation, local shops, and the vibrant downtown area.
Nelson Care Center offers a supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development for therapists looking to advance their careers while making a meaningful impact in a welcoming community.
Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!
Qualifications
Job Summary
As a COTA you will implement the plan of care established by the OTR/L and physician, delivering excellence in quality of care.
Qualifications
Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations.
Active state license Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.
Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.
Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will implement the plan of care established by the OTR/L and physician. They are responsible for delivering high-quality care to residents within the skilled nursing and rehabilitation community.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Additionally, they must possess an active state license and meet all certification requirements established by state and national board associations.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Minnesota, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (179 salary observations; 447 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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