COTA

Indiana Fitness Works; Alexandria (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Indiana is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate holds a COTA license and has strong communication skills to assist in patient treatment activities. Responsibilities include supporting activity programs, maintaining treatment records, and adhering to company policies. Candidates should be able to meet physical demands such as lifting and carrying weights, ensuring quality care and respect for patients.

Qualifications

• Hold current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.
• Strong recommendation of membership to the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Ability to lift and carry patients as detailed in physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general activity programs and support programs.
• Maintain communication regarding the patient's treatment program.
• Ensure accurate records of treatments and follow company policies.

Skills

COTA licensure

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board

COTA license eligibility

Job description

COTA- Certified occupational Therapy Assistant

We are looking for applicants who have their Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) licensure

We are a looking to bring on to our team, COTA's who truly care about treating residents with respect and dignity, as well as other team members.

Supervision received: Reports directly to the immediate supervising OTR

Typical Physical Demands: Therapy Assistant must be able to perform the following physical job functions with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Lift up to 50lbs from floor to knuckle occasionally
• Lift up to 25lbs from knuckle to shoulder occasionally
• Lift up to 10lbs overhead occasionally
• Pivot transfer 150lbs occasionally
• Carry up to 50lbs occasionally
• Push/Pull 75lbs, 100ft occasionally
• Kneel, squat, stoop up to 15 minutes occasionally
• Drive up to 2 hours occasionally
• Visual acuity corrected to 20/20
• Fine hand manipulation, bilaterally frequently
• Heavy grasp, bilaterally frequently
• Legible written communication skills continuously
• Stand up to 2 hours frequently

COTA Duties include:

• The COTA may conduct general activity programs and supportive or maintenance programs. He/She may not plan or evaluate individual or group treatment needs, but may make recommendations to the supervising OTR for consideration
• It is the responsibility of the COTA to keep communication with the other personnel regarding the patient's total treatment program, especially to the OTR who will need to make appropriate altercations in treatment program need for a specific patient, the COTA is responsible for maintaining accurate records of treatments given and all appropriated paperwork according to the policies of the company with supervising Registered Occupational Therapist to co-sign all progress notes
• COTA staff members are required to follow all established policies and procedures of the company

The ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:

• Hold current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board
• Hold a permanent or be eligible to apply to apply for a COTA license to practice in the state (as applicable) through the Board of Medical Examiners
• Strong recommendation of membership to the American Occupational Therapy Association and State organizations