COTA

Indiana Fitness Works Inc. • Terre Haute, IN

12d • $32 - $34

About The Position

Indiana Fitness Works is seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants for Westridge Healthcare Center. The team is looking for COTAs who treat residents and fellow team members with respect and dignity. The COTA works under the immediate supervision of an OTR and may conduct general activity, supportive, or maintenance programs. COTAs may not plan or evaluate individual or group treatment needs, but may make recommendations to the supervising OTR.

The COTA communicates with other personnel about each patient's overall treatment program, particularly with the OTR, who may adjust treatment as needed. The COTA maintains accurate treatment records and required paperwork under company policies, with progress notes co-signed by a supervising Registered Occupational Therapist. COTA staff must follow all established company policies and procedures. Full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules are listed. Pay is $32–$34 per hour, and overtime hours are available.

Requirements

• Hold current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.
• Hold a permanent COTA license or be eligible to apply for a license to practice in the state, as applicable, through the Board of Medical Examiners.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association and state organizations is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general activity programs and supportive or maintenance programs.
• Make recommendations about treatment needs to the supervising OTR; do not plan or evaluate individual or group treatment needs.
• Communicate with other personnel about the patient's overall treatment program, particularly with the OTR.
• Maintain accurate records of treatments provided and complete required paperwork according to company policies.
• Ensure progress notes are co-signed by the supervising Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Follow all established company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed