Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (NDC)

SOUTHWESTERN BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE•Evansville, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals Rehabilitation Center is seeking a full-time, energetic, and results driven COTA to join a collaborative program between Easterseals and Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare in Evansville, IN. New grads welcome! This is a unique opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians as part of a collaborative outpatient clinic for children with and without neurodevelopmental and mental health diagnoses.

Requirements

Education: Associate degree in occupational therapy from NBCOT accredited program with NBCOT certification
Licensure: Indiana
Strengths: Ability to lift 20 lbs frequently, 60 lbs occasionally. Pass a physical, TB test, drug screen, and background checks. Ability to assist clients in activities including kneeling, crouching, reaching, and bending.
Must have reliable transportation, maintain a valid driver’s license, and have valid car insurance.
Must have or be willing to become certified in CPR/First Aid and Bridge Building Communication Techniques.

Responsibilities

Excel in providing occupational therapy services to clients and their families in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented outpatient setting. Clients range in disability type and age from 0-17 years.
Assist with occupational therapy assessments for clients identified for the Neurodevelopmental Clinic.
Provide ongoing occupational therapy to clients of NDC at Easterseals Rehabilitation Center.
Communicate professionally, make referrals and coordinate services with community agencies when needed.
Maintain appropriate records of services to reflect client assessment and needs; develop recommendations to provide to families during feedback.
Maintain client documents, collect data and submit reports according to established time frames.
Attend and participate in weekly team meetings with families and multidisciplinary team of providers. Advocate for families and children with complex needs.
Participate in ongoing staff training and development activities as assigned to enhance job performance.
Have knowledge of managing dysregulated behaviors associated with mental health diagnoses and developmental disabilities.

Benefits

Flexible schedule
Opportunity for important work/life balance
Fun work environment
Generous paid time off
Holiday pay, including a paid holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s Day!
Paid continuing education
Paid NBCOT certification
Paid state licensure
Company provided laptop
Monday through Friday work schedule, no weekends!
A robust insurance package: medical, dental, and vision options
Flexible Spending Account
401k with company match
Access to your earned income before payday through PayActiv!
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program