Cota

Indiana Fitness Works • Columbus, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Fitness Works is seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) for Willow Crossing Health & Rehabilitation. The role involves treating residents with respect and dignity and working respectfully with other team members. The COTA reports directly to the immediate supervising Occupational Therapist (OTR).

The COTA may conduct general activity programs and supportive or maintenance programs, but may not plan or evaluate individual or group treatment needs. The COTA may make recommendations to the supervising OTR for consideration. The COTA communicates with other personnel about each patient's total treatment program, maintains accurate treatment records and required paperwork according to company policies, and has progress notes co-signed by the supervising Registered Occupational Therapist. COTA staff must follow all established company policies and procedures.

The position is available full-time, part-time, or PRN. Pay is $32–$34 per hour. 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 through the Board of Medical Examiners, as applicable.
• Be able to perform the listed physical job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting, transferring, carrying, pushing and pulling, driving, standing, and communication-related demands.

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 to the supervising OTR for consideration; do not plan or evaluate individual or group treatment needs.
• Communicate with other personnel about patients' total treatment programs, especially with the supervising OTR regarding potential treatment-program changes.
• Maintain accurate records of treatments given and complete required paperwork according to company policies.
• Ensure progress notes are co-signed by the supervising Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Follow established company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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