Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Therapy Team Lead

Are you an experienced COTA who enjoys a fast-paced rehabilitation environment and is ready to take on a leadership role

Theracare is seeking a motivated organized and experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to serve as the Therapy Team Lead at a busy well-established skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with a strong outpatient therapy program.

This is an excellent opportunity for a COTA who enjoys hands-on patient care while also taking an active role in coordinating daily therapy operations supporting a collaborative rehabilitation team and building strong relationships with facility leadership.

Our ideal candidate is a confident communicator a proactive problem-solver and a team player who takes pride in delivering excellent patient care and helping the entire therapy department succeed.

Clinical Care & Patient Outcomes

• Provide high-quality individualized occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

• Treat a diverse caseload of short-term rehabilitation long-term care and outpatient patients.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to maximize patient outcomes functional independence and successful transitions of care.

• Maintain timely accurate clinical documentation consistent with professional standards and regulatory requirements.

Therapy Team Leadership & Coordination

• Serve as the primary day-to-day liaison between the therapy department facility leadership nursing staff and interdisciplinary care team.

• Coordinate daily therapy operations and assist with patient and therapist scheduling to support timely efficient delivery of services.

• Work closely with therapy staff and MDS personnel to coordinate treatment schedules patient needs and care planning.

• Represent the therapy department at facility meetings care conferences and interdisciplinary discussions.

• Promote positive communication teamwork accountability and a patient-centered culture.

• Identify operational challenges and collaborate with Theracares regional leadership team to implement effective solutions.

• Help maintain strong relationships with facility staff patients families and referral sources.

• Support the continued success and growth of the facilitys established outpatient rehabilitation program.

Qualifications :

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

• Current Indiana COTA license or eligibility for Indiana licensure.

• Previous experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation setting required; 3 or more years preferred.

• Experience with outpatient rehabilitation services is a plus.

• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a busy rehabilitation environment.

• Demonstrated initiative sound judgment and the ability to foster positive working relationships.

• Familiarity with Medicare reimbursement skilled nursing documentation and interdisciplinary care coordination preferred.

• Previous therapy coordination or leadership experience preferred but not required for candidates who demonstrate strong leadership potential.

Additional Information :

Take the Next Step in Your Career

If you are an experienced COTA looking for more than a traditional treatment position this may be the opportunity youve been waiting for.

Join Theracare and combine your passion for patient care with the opportunity to lead collaborate and make a meaningful impact on a thriving rehabilitation program.

Apply today to become part of our employee-owned team!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time