COTA

Ernest Health • Lafayette, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its patient care team in Lafayette, Indiana. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for people recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Its interdisciplinary team develops patient-specific therapy programs using physical, occupational, and speech therapy and other rehabilitation techniques.

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, the COTA provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments, monitors patients’ programs, and records their progress for the occupational therapist. The role integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The hospital is part of Ernest Health and describes a teamwork-driven culture, employee recognition and engagement programs, and comprehensive benefits supporting health and financial well-being.

Requirements

• Current COTA licensure as required by state guidelines.
• Current Basic Life Support card.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Understand treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to move quickly between tasks and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job.

Nice To Haves

• One year of direct patient care experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provide rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments.
• Monitor patients’ programs and record their progress for the occupational therapist.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off, with vacation time accruing from the start date.

What This Job Offers

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