Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Heritage Healthcare; West Lafayette (IN); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Continuing education

Growth opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Heritage Healthcare in West Lafayette, IN, part of the Life Care Centers of America network, seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for direct rehab care under OT supervision. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to standards, and ongoing professional development.

Ideal candidates include NBCOT-certified professionals eligible for state licensure, with new grads welcomed and CPR required at hire.

Competenze

• NBCOT certification upon hire; renewal optional.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ASOT).
• Current state license with active standing throughout employment.
• 1 year experience preferred; new grads welcome.

Mansioni

• Follow and implement occupational therapy treatment plans under supervising OT.
• Chart appropriately and in a timely fashion.
• Utilize therapy software accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain professional attitude.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to plan patient care.

Conoscenze

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient communication

Formazione

NBCOT certified upon hire

Accredited OT program (ASOT)

Licensed in applicable State

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email client

Descrizione del lavoro

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Heritage Healthcare

Employment Status: PRN Shift: Flexible

Heritage Healthcare in West Lafayette, IN is a Life Care Center of America Facility

In-house rehab programs that empower therapist to deliver quality outcomes

• Part of a network of 200+ skilled nursing facilities
• Continuing education and growth opportunities

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 Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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
• 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