COTA (Pediatric)

Indiana Fitness Works • Shelbyville, IN

3d

About The Position

Indiana Fitness Works is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for its Especially Kidz Health & Rehabilitation building. The role is intended for someone who treats residents and team members with respect and dignity. 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 is responsible for communicating with other personnel about each patient's overall treatment program, particularly with the OTR, who may adjust a patient's treatment program as needed. The COTA must maintain accurate treatment records and required paperwork in accordance with company policies. A supervising Registered Occupational Therapist must co-sign all progress notes. COTA staff must follow the company's established policies and procedures.

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.

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 plan or evaluate individual or group treatment needs.
• Communicate with other personnel about patients' overall treatment programs, especially with the OTR.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and 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.

What This Job Offers

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