Cota

Indiana Fitness Works•Terre Haute, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Fitness Works is seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to work at Westridge Healthcare Center. The role involves supporting residents with respect and dignity and collaborating 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 Occupational Therapist for consideration. 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.
Meet the listed physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation: lifting, transferring, carrying, pushing and pulling, kneeling, squatting, stooping, driving, standing, verbal and written communication, visual acuity, tactile discrimination, and fine hand manipulation.

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 for consideration; do not plan or evaluate individual or group treatment needs.
Communicate with other personnel about the patient's overall treatment program, especially with the OTR, who may make appropriate changes to treatment as needed.
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.
Treat residents with respect and dignity and work respectfully with other team members.