Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

The Lane House•Crawfordsville, IN

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides direct occupational therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral and under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT). The role follows applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards and includes carrying out occupational treatment plans, documenting care, using therapy software, and collaborating with patients, families, support departments, and an interdisciplinary team. The assistant is also expected to maintain professional relationships, confidentiality, compliance, patient safety, dependable attendance, and a positive, customer-focused approach.

Requirements

NBCOT certification upon hire; renewal is optional thereafter.
Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ASOT).
Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide direct occupational therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed OT.
Follow occupational treatment plans under the direction of the supervising OT.
Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
Coordinate with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform duties in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in patient evacuations.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Use good body mechanics and exercise sound reasoning and judgment.