COTA (Pediatric)

Indiana Fitness Works Inc. • Shelbyville, IN

5d • $32 - $34

About The Position

Indiana Fitness Works is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Especially Kidz Health & Rehabilitation. The role supports residents with respect and dignity and works in coordination with the supervising occupational therapist and other personnel. The COTA may conduct general activity programs and supportive or maintenance programs, but may not plan or evaluate individual or group treatment needs. Recommendations may be made to the supervising OTR for consideration. The COTA reports directly to the immediate supervising OTR. Full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules are listed, 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, carrying, transferring, pushing or pulling, kneeling, squatting, stooping, driving, standing, and communication and sensory tasks.

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 within the scope of the role.
• Communicate with other personnel about the patient’s total treatment program, especially with the supervising OTR.
• Make recommendations to the supervising OTR for consideration; do not plan or evaluate individual or group treatment needs.
• Maintain accurate records of treatments provided and complete required paperwork according to company policies.
• Have the supervising Registered Occupational Therapist co-sign all progress notes.
• Follow all established company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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