Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant-COTA Lafayette, IN

Compassus • Lafayette, IN

47d • Remote

About The Position

Ascension at Home, together with Compassus, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join their team. This role focuses on providing one-on-one patient care in their homes, empowering them to live safely and productively. The COTA will help patients and families adapt their environment, modify tasks, and use equipment to improve participation in daily activities and enhance their quality of life.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current State Certification as an Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Valid Driver’s License
• Current CPR, negative TB screen and Hepatitis consent/declination
• One year experience as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in an acute care setting
• Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies
• Good interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with patients in their homes.
• Empower patients to live safely and productively in their home and complete the tasks they want to do and need to do every day.
• Help patients and families adapt their environment, modify tasks, and use equipment to improve participation in daily activities and improve quality of life.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexibility
• Health, dental, vision for part & full-time positions
• Wellness reimbursements for physicals and gym memberships
• Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
• Generous Paid Time Off plan that increases with tenure
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Free Continuing Education Units
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Company paid parental leave with tenure for birth, adoption, and foster parents
• Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance program
• Local and national award programs
• Referral bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Corporate discount program w/access to >300,000 businesses
• Company assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree