Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

River Bend Nursing & Rehabilitation; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Telemedicine

401(k)

PTO

DailyPay

Job summary

River Bend Nursing and Rehab in Evansville, IN is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide rehabilitation services to residents at our skilled nursing facility.

The COTA supports therapists by implementing treatment plans and helping residents improve daily living activities, mobility, and independence through individualized interventions. This role is full-time with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited OTA program.
• Current certification and licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the practicing state.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to resident-centered care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the rehabilitation and interdisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and professional development to maintain licensure and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services within the COTA scope of practice in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures, and productivity standards.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist with resident evaluations as directed.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist with developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions designed to improve strength, coordination, balance, mobility, and functional independence.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and functional tasks to promote independence.
• Provide therapeutic activities and exercises based on individual resident needs and established treatment plans.
• Monitor resident response to treatment and communicate progress or changes to the Occupational Therapist and interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Resident-centered care

Education

Associate’s degree in OTA

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Location: River Bend Nursing and Rehab – Evansville, IN

River Bend Nursing and Rehab is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide rehabilitation services to residents at our skilled nursing facility in Evansville, IN.

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant assists with implementing individualized occupational therapy treatment plans under the direction of an Occupational Therapist and provides therapeutic services designed to improve residents’ ability to perform activities of daily living, maintain independence, and achieve their highest level of function.

Shift Available

FULL TIME

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services within the COTA scope of practice in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures, and productivity standards

• Assist the Occupational Therapist with resident evaluations as directed

• Assist the Occupational Therapist with developing and implementing individualized treatment plans

• Provide therapeutic interventions designed to improve strength, coordination, balance, mobility, and functional independence

• Assist residents with activities of daily living and functional tasks to promote independence

• Provide therapeutic activities and exercises based on individual resident needs and established treatment plans

• Monitor resident response to treatment and communicate progress or changes to the Occupational Therapist and interdisciplinary care team

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided

• Follow all applicable clinical, regulatory, and facility standards

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program

• Current certification and licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the practicing state

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Commitment to resident-centered care

• Ability to work collaboratively with the rehabilitation and interdisciplinary teams

• Willingness to participate in continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certifications

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Prescription Drug Coverage

• Telemedicine Program

• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick leave)

• DailyPay – Access your earned wages as they accrue, with the option to withdraw funds daily for a nominal fee

Benefits, bonuses, and variable compensation plans are based on applicable state law and factors such as employment classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Apply today and join the River Bend Nursing and Rehab rehabilitation team!

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