COTA PRN: Growth, Leadership & Impact

Lifespan Physical Therapy Services; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Pet insurance

Job summary

Lifespan Physical Therapy Services is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Anderson, Indiana. The role supports occupational therapists to deliver rehabilitative care focused on daily living activities and meaningful functional improvements.

As a family-owned organization, LifeSpan emphasizes growth pathways, leadership opportunities, and a supportive team culture. The COTA will provide direct care, documentation, and collaborative treatment planning across settings.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) from an accredited program.
• Current and valid Indiana licensure/certification to practice as a COTA.
• Must have a valid Indiana Operator's license.
• Basic computer literacy to document resident records and communicate within electronic health systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with residents, families, and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist occupational therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans designed to improve residents' functional abilities.
• Contributes to the evaluation process by performing objective tests under supervision of the OTR.
• Provide direct resident care including therapeutic exercises, activities, and modalities under supervision.
• Assist with ordering and maintaining supplies as needed.
• Occasionally travels to other locations to provide therapy coverage during changes in demand or service delivery.
• Maintain clear and timely documentation of treatments and communicate with the therapy team and residents.
• Prepare and organize therapy equipment and treatment areas to facilitate efficient therapy sessions.
• Alerts Therapist to resident progress and need to reevaluate the effectiveness of the treatment plan.
• Educate residents and their families on therapeutic techniques and home exercise programs to support ongoing recovery.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Basic computer literacy

Education

COTA certification

Indiana licensure

Indiana Operator's license

Job description

Lifespan Physical Therapy Services is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Anderson, Indiana. The role supports occupational therapists to deliver rehabilitative care focused on daily living activities and meaningful functional improvements.

As a family-owned organization, LifeSpan emphasizes growth pathways, leadership opportunities, and a supportive team culture. The COTA will provide direct care, documentation, and collaborative treatment planning across settings.