Indiana Regional Medical Center·Indiana, Pennsylvania
The COTA optimizes patients' physical ability skills under the direction of an Occupational Therapist within facility settings. Responsibilities include executing prescribed treatments, documenting progress, and maintaining professional relationships with facility staff and families.
Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, optimize physical ability skills of patients in facilities.
Assist in the screening and initial evaluations of all patients.
Execute treatment of all patients who benefit from intervention as prescribed by state approved referral source.
Ensure appropriate delivery of all treatment to achieve identified objectives including appropriate documentation of progress toward identified objectives.
Communicate patient status and needs to the patient, family members and professional staff.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with facility staff through active participation in education about therapy and company services on a consistent basis.
Attend facility patient care, utilization review, marketing administrative staff/department head, and family conference committee meetings as directed by the occupational therapist.
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with other healthcare professional and colleagues in the community.
Assist the occupational therapist in the establishment and implementation of goals for facility utilization.
Submit billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
Complete appropriate forms and records as directed.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant school with COTA certification and state licensure. CPR certification is required, and First Aid certification is preferred.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, allied health employers commonly look for diagnostic medical sonographers with an approved diploma or degree, current ARDMS certification, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with medical staff and patients. These roles can be competitive because employers want candidates who are both technically prepared and comfortable in patient-facing settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and prepare examples of independent clinical work before applying.
