Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Life Care Centers of America; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Indiana is seeking a COTA to provide direct rehab care in occupational therapy under supervision of an OT. You will follow treatment plans, document appropriately, and participate in interdisciplinary teams while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality.

Candidates should have NBCOT certification or eligibility, be licensed in the state, CPR trained, and prefer 1 year of OT experience; new grads welcome.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification required at hire.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program (ASOT).
• Active state license in good standing.
• 1 year experience preferred; new grads welcome.
• CPR certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow occupational treatment plans under OT supervision.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Body mechanics

Decision making

Confidentiality

Education

NBCOT certification

ASOT program graduate

State licensure

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email/Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

The COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward
• Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (ASOT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Follow occupational treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising OT
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer