“My first job was all about productivity, but here it’s about 'how are you?'. I like the flexibility. Staff genuinely care about you. I love that if I have a problem it gets fixed immediately. It’s nice to know that you have someone to help you.”

• Occupational Therapist, Minot Campus

At the Ranch, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA) are essential. COTAs provide the services that help our kids continue to heal and grow to become their best selves.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants at the Ranch are continually collaborating within a team consisting of Occupational Therapists (OT), a psychiatrist, psychologists, nurses, therapists, Youth Care Workers and families, as well as COTA counterparts. COTAs build relationships with the kids and see positive changes through building strengths and skills.

The Ranch has a strong culture of learning and we pride ourselves on the growth and development opportunities provided to all employees. As a COTA at the Ranch, you will be supported to continue to learn and apply knowledge of sensory integration, emotional regulation, school functioning, self-care and independent living.

Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, the COTA implements interventions from the individualized plan of care to meet the needs of the kids. Clients are mainly in our psychiatric residential care and qualified residential treatment programs.

Minimum Position Requirements:
Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) in the state of North Dakota.
This position requires workers to be at least 21 years of age, pass a thorough background reference check, possess a current driver’s license, have an insurable driving record and be willing to work a flexible schedule.

The Ranch offers a great benefits package including generous paid time off and paid holidays, as well as medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance coverages. Employees participate in the cost of premiums and have the option of purchasing additional coverage for dependents. Retirement Savings Plan (403b) includes a 100% employer match up to 5%. Voluntary benefits include: vision coverage, short-term disability insurance, and a term life insurance.

Learn more at www.dakotaranch.org