COTA (Pediatric)

Indiana Fitness Works Inc. • Logansport, IN

5d • $32 - $34

About The Position

Indiana Fitness Works is seeking Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to work at Camelot Care Center. The role involves treating residents with respect and dignity and working respectfully with team members. COTAs may conduct general activity programs and supportive or maintenance programs, but may not plan or evaluate individual or group treatment needs; they may make recommendations to the supervising OTR for consideration. The COTA reports directly to the immediate supervising OTR and maintains communication with other personnel about the patient’s overall treatment program, especially with the OTR. The role also includes maintaining accurate treatment records and required paperwork in accordance with company policies, with progress notes co-signed by a supervising Registered Occupational Therapist. COTA staff must follow the company’s established policies and procedures.

The role’s stated physical demands include occasional lifting, carrying, transfers, pushing and pulling, kneeling, squatting, stooping, and driving; frequent fine hand manipulation, heavy grasp, and standing; and continuous verbal and written communication. Visual acuity corrected to 20/20 and tactile discrimination are also specified.

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 stated physical and communication demands of the role, 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.
• Make recommendations to the supervising OTR regarding treatment needs; do not plan or evaluate individual or group treatment needs.
• Communicate with other personnel about patients’ total treatment programs, especially with the supervising OTR.
• Maintain accurate records of treatments given and required paperwork in accordance with 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