Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA 26-05479

Job Title:

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location:

Lafayette, IN 47905

Duration:

13

Weeks Schedule:

Monday•Friday | 8:00 AM•4:30

PM Additional Requirement:

One weekend day per month during the contract assignment

Compensation:

Local Candidate Pay:

$20•$27/hour

Traveler Candidate Pay:

$27•$31/hour Compensation based on experience and eligibility

Position Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join an inpatient acute care rehabilitation team within a hospital setting. The COTA will work collaboratively with occupational therapists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide rehabilitative care to patients across various levels of acuity. The ideal candidate will have acute care hospital experience and the ability to support patients with a wide range of medical and neurological conditions.

Responsibilities:

Provide occupational therapy treatment services under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans and plans of care Support patients with activities of daily living (ADL) training and functional mobility activities Facilitate therapeutic exercises and therapeutic activities designed to improve strength, mobility, and functional independence Work with patients across multiple care settings including ICU and progressive care units Treat patients with diagnoses including: CABG and cardiac procedures Stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI) Joint replacements and fracture repairs Respiratory illnesses Dementia Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Parkinson's disease Mobility and ambulation limitations Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the Occupational Therapist and healthcare team Assist with discharge planning recommendations and patient/family education Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record system Follow infection control, patient safety, and rehabilitation best practices

Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting required Minimum of 1 year of COTA experience in an acute care hospital setting required Strong communication, patient care, and teamwork skills required Ability to work effectively with medically complex patients across varying acuity levels

Required Certifications & Licensure:

Current Indiana Occupational Therapy Assistant License required Current NBCOT Certification required Current BLS Certification required

Preferred Qualifications:

Cerner EMR experience preferred Experience working within inpatient rehabilitation or acute care settings preferred For more details reach at jknox@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732-791-4827.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC:

It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.