Patients who need occupational therapy fall into a wide range of capabilities. Some progress quickly through therapy plans. Others struggle and need modified plans. All of them need hands-on observation and guidance. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is the link between the Registered OT and the patient. The COTA is the one who greets each patient with a smile, listens and observes to determine their progress, and maintains records for the OT to review.
WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. 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 who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Provide occupational therapy, including selection and use of adaptive equipment.
Perform comprehensive occupational therapy treatment and related follow-up services, including discharge planning.
Report patient progress and collaborates with evaluating therapist to implement therapy plan of care.
Document and submit patient reports and charges within the established timeframe.
Exercise clinical judgment following an occupational therapy plan of care.
Provide occupational therapy, according to standards of care defined by the state practice act, and other professional and governing agencies.
Train and educate patients and family members or others, and document understanding of treatment plan and goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's Degree- Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program- Required
Occupational Therapist Assistant License (OTA)- State Licensing Board- Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association- Required
Driver's License- Required
Auto Insurance- Required
1 Year- Occupational Therapist Assistant Experience- Required
1 Year- Home Healthcare Experience- Preferred
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
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.
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Franciscan Health Lafayette is a hospital providing a range of medical services to the Lafayette, Indiana community.