COTA

Indiana Fitness Works; Winchester (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Fitness Works is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for Pine Knoll Rehabilitation Centre in Winchester, Indiana. The role supports therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and requires maintaining treatment records and coordinating care with the team.

The ideal candidate holds COTA licensure, is eligible for state licensure, and is a member of AOTA or state OT organizations.

Qualifications

• Hold current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.
• Eligible to apply for a COTA license to practice in the state through the Board of Medical Examiners.
• Strong recommendation of membership to the American Occupational Therapy Association and State organizations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general activity programs and supportive or maintenance programs as directed by the supervising OTR.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and paperwork according to company policies; co-sign progress notes with supervising OTR.

Skills

COTA licensure

Patient communication

Education

Registration with AOTA/Board

Job description

Building: Pine Knoll Rehabilitation Centre

OPENING NEW BUILD WINTER 2026!!

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 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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