COTA

Indiana Fitness Works; Indiana; On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Fitness Works is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our care team. The role reports to the supervising Occupational Therapist and requires the COTA licensure. Pay ranges from $32 to $34 per hour with options for full-time, part-time, or PRN schedules.

The ideal candidate will provide compassionate care, assist with therapy programs, and maintain accurate progress notes while upholding facility policies and patient dignity.

Qualifications

• Must hold COTA licensure.
• Maintains accurate treatment records and documentation.
• Able to conduct general activity programs and supportive/maintenance activities.
• Follows company policies and works under supervision of a Registered OT.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general activity programs and supportive/maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate records of treatments and required paperwork under supervision.
• Coordinate with supervising OT to adjust treatment plans as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Fine motor skills

Mobility/stand/dexterity

Teamwork

Education

COTA licensure

License eligibility to practice (COTA)

American Occupational Therapy Certification Board registration

Job description

Building: Alexandria Care Center

Pay: $32/hr - $34/hr

Available Schedules:

• - Full Time


• - Part Time


• - PRN

Indiana Fitness Works is 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


• - Comprehensible verbal communication skills continuously


• - Visual acuity corrected to 20/20


• - Tactile discrimination


• - 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.

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