Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Life Care Center of The Willows•Valparaiso, 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. The COTA follows occupational treatment plans, documents care, uses therapy software, and works with patients, families, support departments, and an interdisciplinary team to plan for patient needs.

Requirements

NBCOT certified 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 and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Demonstrate good body mechanics.
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Able 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 upon physician referral and under the direction of a supervising OT.
Follow occupational treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising OT.
Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information and follow company policies, compliance procedures, and the Code of Conduct.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.