COTA
About The Position
Indiana Fitness Works is seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to join the team at Willow Crossing Health & Rehabilitation. The organization seeks candidates who treat residents with respect and dignity and show the same consideration to team members. The COTA reports directly to the immediate supervising Occupational Therapist (OTR). COTAs may conduct general activity programs and supportive or maintenance programs. They 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 the patient's overall treatment program, maintains accurate treatment records and required paperwork under company policies, and obtains the supervising Registered Occupational Therapist's co-signature on progress notes. COTA staff must follow established company policies and procedures. Pay is $32–$34 per hour. Full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules are available, 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.
- Be able to meet the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting, transfers, carrying, pushing and pulling, kneeling, squatting, stooping, driving, communication, vision, tactile discrimination, hand manipulation, grasping, writing, and standing.
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 total treatment program, especially with the supervising OTR.
- Maintain accurate records of treatments provided and required paperwork in accordance with company policies.
- Ensure the supervising Registered Occupational Therapist co-signs all progress notes.
- Follow established company policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Overtime hours available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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