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Franciscan Health

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

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An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$59,520 / year median in Indiana

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus 1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905 The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible to the Department Director and supervising Occupational Therapist to provide treatment to the patient prescribed by the physician within the guidelines of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This position implements a plan of care to restore and enhance performance. This position also performs documentation and quality improvement as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.
WHO WE ARE
With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
New Grads Welcome Patient Care:
  • Performs comprehensive occupational therapy treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning.
  • Trains and educates patients, family members and/or others to ensure understanding of treatment plan and goals.
  • Provides occupational therapy, including selection and use of adaptive equipment.
  • Reports patient progress and collaborates with evaluating therapist to implement the therapy plan of care.
Patient Records:
Documents and submits patient reports, patient education and charges within the established timeframe.
Coordination of Care Collaboration:
Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care. Reports patient progress and collaborates with evaluating therapist to implement the therapy plan of care.
Supervision:
Supervises Rehab Techs. Qualifications Required Associate's Degree Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program None Occupational therapy experience Required 1 year Occupational therapy experience Preferred Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
  • State Licensing Board Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • American Heart Association National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (COTA)
  • The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. Basic Life Support Program (BLS)
  • American Heart Association
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED
Never or Rarely
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.