Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Job at Easterseals Disability & Community Services, Evansville, IN

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  • Easterseals Disability & Community Services
  • Evansville, IN

Job Description

Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA


The mission of Easterseals Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, IN, is to make profound, positive differences in the lives of local people with disabilities every day, and to change the way our community defines and views disability.


We are hiring!


Easterseals Rehabilitation Center ATS (Assistive Technology Solutions) department is hiring a full-time Driver’s Rehabilitation Specialist / Occupational Therapy Assistant.

The Driver’s Rehabilitation Specialist works with people of all ages and abilities, exploring alternative transportation solutions for drivers with special needs. This includes helping older drivers and their families master the challenges of diminishing driving skills. The driver’s rehab specialist will provide evaluations for an individual’s ability to drive, and if required, provide rehabilitative training and recommend adaptive equipment to meet the individual’s needs. This is a specialized occupational therapy career with all required training provided, including continued mentorship. New OT professionals and/or those unfamiliar with this practice area are welcome to apply. Occupational therapy practitioners suited for this role tend to have excellent activity analysis and clinical reasoning skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to demonstrate empathy in challenging situations.

The Drivers Rehabilitation Specialist is a full-time position with great hours in a team-oriented atmosphere. This position will also give you the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives by providing evaluations and training that directly impacts their independence.

Qualifications
Required:
  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant from an AOTA accredited program with NBCOT certification and Indiana License.
  • Must maintain a valid driver’s license and valid car insurance.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift 70 lbs. on an occasional basis and 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
  • Ability to assist clients in activities including kneeling, crouching, reaching and bending.
  • Ability to lift and transfer, with assistance, individuals who weigh up to 250 lbs.
  • Ability to push large adults in wheelchairs.

 

We offer a benefits package for full-time employees including:

  • Easterseals Rehabilitation Center is a qualifying non-profit for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Company paid Indiana State licensure fees
  • Company paid continuing education
  • Company provided computer
  • Company paid Medical Malpractice Insurance
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • FSA
  • 401k with company match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage
  • PayActiv. Gain access to a portion of your Earned Income before payday

 

EOE/M/F/VET/DISB.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area,

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