Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN - Weekends

Vertis Therapy•Peru, IN

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Vertis Therapy is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide weekend coverage at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru, Indiana. The position works in a hospital setting and offers flexible PRN weekend hours. Vertis Therapy is therapist-owned and operated and emphasizes therapist support, collaboration, flexibility, and quality patient care. The COTA carries out individualized treatment plans developed by an Occupational Therapist, delivers skilled occupational therapy interventions, and monitors and documents patient responses. The role collaborates with the healthcare team to support patient recovery, independence, safety, and function, and communicates with the supervising Occupational Therapist about patient progress and changes in functional status.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Valid state Occupational Therapy Assistant license or eligibility for licensure.
Ability to lift and assist residents as needed, stand for extended periods, and perform physical tasks related to therapy.
Computer proficiency to document in an electronic medical record platform.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
Follow individualized treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist to help patients improve independence, safety, functional abilities, and quality of life.
Complete timely and accurate documentation of treatments, patient responses, and progress toward established goals.
Communicate regularly with the Occupational Therapist and interdisciplinary team about patient progress, treatment response, changes in functional status, and needs.
Participate in team development meetings, training opportunities, and continuing education activities to maintain clinical knowledge and support quality patient care.