Cota

Indiana Fitness Works•Clinton, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Fitness Works is seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) for Vermillion Convalescent Center. The role involves supporting residents with respect and dignity and collaborating with other team members. The COTA reports directly to the immediate supervising Occupational Therapist (OTR). 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. The role also involves communicating with personnel about each patient's overall treatment program, maintaining accurate treatment records and required paperwork under company policies, and having the supervising Registered Occupational Therapist co-sign progress notes. COTA staff must follow all established company policies and procedures. The position requires the ability to perform the listed physical job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules are available. 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 stated physical job functions with or without reasonable accommodation: lift up to 50 lb from floor to knuckle occasionally; lift up to 25 lb from knuckle to shoulder occasionally; lift up to 10 lb overhead occasionally; pivot-transfer 150 lb occasionally; carry up to 50 lb occasionally; push or pull 75 lb for 100 ft occasionally; kneel, squat, or stoop for up to 15 minutes occasionally; drive up to 2 hours occasionally; communicate verbally and in writing comprehensibly and legibly continuously; have corrected visual acuity of 20/20 and tactile discrimination; perform fine hand manipulation bilaterally frequently; use a heavy grasp bilaterally frequently; and stand for up to 2 hours frequently.

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 treatment needs; do not plan or evaluate individual or group treatment needs.
Communicate with other personnel regarding each patient's total treatment program, especially 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 all established company policies and procedures.