COTA (Pediatric)

Indiana Fitness Works • Logansport, IN

3d

About The Position

Indiana Fitness Works is seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) for Camelot Care Center. The role involves providing general activity, supportive, or maintenance programs while treating residents with respect and dignity and working respectfully with team members. The COTA reports directly to the immediate supervising OTR and must follow company policies and procedures.

The COTA communicates with other personnel about each patient’s overall treatment program, especially with the supervising OTR, who determines any needed changes. The COTA maintains accurate treatment records and required paperwork; progress notes are co-signed by the supervising Registered Occupational Therapist. COTAs may make recommendations to the supervising OTR but may not plan or evaluate individual or group treatment needs.

The position has physical demands that include lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling, transferring, kneeling, squatting, stooping, driving, standing, and ongoing verbal and written communication. 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, as applicable, through the Board of Medical Examiners.
• Be able to meet the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
• Communicate with other personnel about patients’ overall treatment programs, particularly 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 given and complete required paperwork according to company policies.
• Follow all established company policies and procedures.
• Work with the supervising Registered Occupational Therapist, who co-signs progress notes.

What This Job Offers

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