COTA

Ernest Health, Inc.; Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO & High Deductible Medical Plans

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana, seeks a qualified COTA to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will provide occupational therapy services under an OT and support patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal injuries, and other conditions.

We value compassionate care, teamwork, and adherence to safety and confidentiality, with benefits offered through Ernest Health, Inc.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a COTA per state guidelines.
• Current BLS card.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative services under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Monitor patient progress and document progress notes.
• Incorporate the hospital mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical operations

Infection control

Data entry / computer skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Equipment operation

Education

COTA licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

COTA - Full Time - Lafayette, Indiana

We are seeking a COTA to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing compassionate care to patients in Greater Lafayette and surrounding communities. We specialize in intensive rehabilitation for people overcoming strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Our interdisciplinary rehab team – including therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians – tailors comprehensive therapy programs for each patient, helping them relearn skills and gain strength through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and innovative rehabilitation techniques. The hospital features modern amenities such as a large therapy gym, an indoor therapy pool, and transitional living spaces to practice daily activities, all designed to support a holistic recovery. Accredited and consistently praised for high patient satisfaction and outcomes, Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital fosters a positive, teamwork-driven culture where patients are empowered to achieve their rehabilitation goals in a warm and professional setting.

Lafayette, Indiana

Located near Purdue University, Lafayette blends academic energy with a small-town feel. Residents enjoy a thriving arts scene, local breweries, and easy access to parks, trails, and family-friendly events.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth

• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines.
• Current BLS card required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to move quickly from one task to another and to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job

Responsibilities

Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments. Monitors the patient's program and records patient's progress for the occupational therapist. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.