Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Trilogy Health Services, LLC • Indianapolis, IN

74d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing, under the direction of an occupational therapist, therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. Demonstrates accountability for and contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and performance enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment. Provides therapeutic interventions as directed by the occupational therapist in campus locations, home health and/or outpatient care. Evaluates patient response to treatment and provide feedback to the rest of the team. Documents the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment. Collaborates with the occupational therapist to develop new methods of delivering education to patients and family. Assists the occupational therapist in providing team members with in-service/cross-training on occupational therapy knowledge and skill areas as needed. Contributes to the delivery of cost-effective care. Reports any complaints and/or grievances made by the residents to the Rehab Program Director or Director of Health Services. Reports incidents or suspected incidents of resident abuse to the Rehab Program Director/Director of Health Services and/or the Executive Director immediately. Travel, as needed, to other campus locations and/or to home health assignments in the designated territory. Complies with all resident rights per the company’s Resident Rights Policy. Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities. Participates in survey preparation activities. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree
• 0-1 years of experience
• Must have and maintain a current, valid state OTA licensure or certification

Nice To Haves

• Current valid CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic interventions as directed by the occupational therapist in campus locations, home health and/or outpatient care.
• Evaluates patient response to treatment and provide feedback to the rest of the team.
• Documents the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
• Collaborates with the occupational therapist to develop new methods of delivering education to patients and family.
• Assists the occupational therapist in providing team members with in-service/cross-training on occupational therapy knowledge and skill areas as needed.
• Contributes to the delivery of cost-effective care.
• Reports any complaints and/or grievances made by the residents to the Rehab Program Director or Director of Health Services.
• Reports incidents or suspected incidents of resident abuse to the Rehab Program Director/Director of Health Services and/or the Executive Director immediately.
• Travel, as needed, to other campus locations and/or to home health assignments in the designated territory.
• Complies with all resident rights per the company’s Resident Rights Policy.
• Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities.
• Participates in survey preparation activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and weekly pay
• 401(k) Company Match
• Mental Health Support Program
• Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, vision, dental & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after your start date
• First time homebuyers’ program
• HSA/FSA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree