Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA - Acute Rehab

Occupational Therapy Assistant ( COTA )

in Lafayette, Indiana

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant ( COTA ) looking for a change? This Day shift, 13-week contract may be for you!

Our Occupational Therapy Assistants enjoy:

• Competitive Pay - $29\.hr
• Flexible scheduling to maintain work-life balance, Monday-Friday Schedule, with only 1 weekend a month required!
• Diverse work environments
• Professional development opportunities, including CEUs and online training
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
• Bonus Opportunities - Contract completion/Referrals

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant ( COTA ), you will:

• Assess patients' physical condition and well-being.
• Assist Occupational Therapists and other interdisciplinary healthcare providers.
• Assist in creating individualized treatment plans to help patients achieve their physical goals.
• Assist with implementing therapeutic exercises and activities.
• Document patients' progress and communicate with other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and their families on exercises and techniques for continued improvement.

A few must-haves for Occupational Therapy Assistants ( COTA ):

• Graduate of an accredited COTA Program with an active COTA certification in Indiana
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• 1 year of experience in an Acute, Acute rehab or LTAC hospital setting.
• High acuity experience such as PCU/ICU preferred.
• Current CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations
• Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion

Why join Interim HealthCare Staffing?

Since 1966, Interim HealthCare Staffing has been a trusted leader in healthcare employment, offering rewarding opportunities that match physical therapists with their ideal work setting.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.