COTA

Indiana Fitness Works Inc. • Alexandria, IN

3d • $32 - $34

About The Position

Indiana Fitness Works is seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to join the team at Alexandria Care Center. The role calls for treating residents and fellow team members with respect and dignity. The COTA works under the direct supervision of the immediate supervising Occupational Therapist (OTR).

COTAs may conduct general activity and supportive or maintenance programs, but may not plan or evaluate individual or group treatment needs. They may make recommendations to the supervising OTR. The COTA communicates with other personnel about each patient's overall treatment program, maintains accurate treatment records and required paperwork under 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 has full-time, part-time, and PRN schedule options. 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 COTA 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 or pulling, kneeling, squatting, stooping, driving, standing, communication, visual acuity, tactile discrimination, and hand manipulation requirements.

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 regarding individual or group treatment needs; COTAs do not plan or evaluate those needs.
• Communicate with other personnel about patients' overall treatment programs, particularly with the supervising 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 established company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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