COTA: Rewarding Rehab Therapist Assistant Role

Life Care Centers of America; Mitchell (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide direct rehab care under the supervision of a licensed OT in an Indiana post-acute setting. Responsibilities include following OT treatment plans, charting, and patient communication within Life Care standards.

Requirements include NBCOT certification, state licensure, ASOT program completion, CPR, and a preference for 1 year experience; new grads are welcome.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification upon hire, renewal optional.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ASOT).
• Current state license in good standing throughout employment.
• One year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; CPR must remain current.

Responsibilities

• Follow occupational therapy treatment plans under the supervision of the OT.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide direct rehab care under the supervision of a licensed OT in an Indiana post-acute setting. Responsibilities include following OT treatment plans, charting, and patient communication within Life Care standards.

Requirements include NBCOT certification, state licensure, ASOT program completion, CPR, and a preference for 1 year experience; new grads are welcome.