Cota

Indiana Fitness Works•Alexandria, IN

10d

About The Position

Indiana Fitness Works is seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) for Alexandria Care Center. The role involves treating residents with respect and dignity and working respectfully with other team members. 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, particularly with the supervising OTR, who makes appropriate changes to treatment plans. The COTA maintains accurate treatment records and required paperwork in accordance with company policies; the supervising Registered Occupational Therapist co-signs progress notes. COTA staff must follow all established company policies and procedures. The position reports directly to the immediate supervising OTR.

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, carrying, transferring, 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 about treatment needs to the supervising OTR for consideration; do not independently 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 given and complete required paperwork according to company policies.
Follow all established company policies and procedures.