Ernest Health
Overview
We are seeking a full-time COTA to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!
$10,000 Sign on Bonus available for full-time candidates.
Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana
in Mishawaka, Indiana (South Bend area) is a cutting-edge inpatient rehabilitation facility focused on helping patients reclaim their lives after serious injuries or illnesses. We provide intensive rehab care for stroke survivors, individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and other debilitating conditions. Our hospital's expert team - including board-certified rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists), therapists, and nurses - work together to deliver personalized therapy programs aimed at restoring mobility, communication, and daily living skills. With a state-of-the-art therapy gym and a compassionate approach to care, we offer an ideal setting for healing and improvement. Fully accredited and consistently praised for our patient outcomes, Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana proudly serves patients across the region with high-quality, individualized rehabilitative care.
Mishawaka blends small-town warmth with big-city potential, making it an ideal place to live and work. Enjoy a lower cost of living than the national average while taking advantage of the city's scenic Riverwalk along the St. Joseph River-recognized as one of Indiana's best for walking, jogging, or cycling. Explore newly renovated parks, golf courses, and vibrant downtown filled with local shops, eateries, and cultural events. Located just an hour from Lake Michigan and two hours from Chicago, Mishawaka offers both peaceful charm and easy access to major attractions. With nearby access to the University of Notre Dame, the city pulses with spirited collegiate energy year-round.
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.
Benefits:
PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available Dental and Vision coverage 401K with employer matching Life insurance Short-and-long term disability Wellness & Work Life Balance:
Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date Professional Growth:
Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement Qualifications
Required Skills:
Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines. Current Basic Life Support/CPR card required. One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred. Additional Qualifications/Skills:
Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency. Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management. Effective organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. Ability to work closely and professionally with others. Ability to move quickly from one task to another and to prioritize tasks. Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job
Responsibilities
Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments. Monitors the patient's program and records patient's progress for the occupational therapist. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.
We are seeking a full-time COTA to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!
$10,000 Sign on Bonus available for full-time candidates.
Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana
in Mishawaka, Indiana (South Bend area) is a cutting-edge inpatient rehabilitation facility focused on helping patients reclaim their lives after serious injuries or illnesses. We provide intensive rehab care for stroke survivors, individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and other debilitating conditions. Our hospital's expert team - including board-certified rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists), therapists, and nurses - work together to deliver personalized therapy programs aimed at restoring mobility, communication, and daily living skills. With a state-of-the-art therapy gym and a compassionate approach to care, we offer an ideal setting for healing and improvement. Fully accredited and consistently praised for our patient outcomes, Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana proudly serves patients across the region with high-quality, individualized rehabilitative care.
Mishawaka blends small-town warmth with big-city potential, making it an ideal place to live and work. Enjoy a lower cost of living than the national average while taking advantage of the city's scenic Riverwalk along the St. Joseph River-recognized as one of Indiana's best for walking, jogging, or cycling. Explore newly renovated parks, golf courses, and vibrant downtown filled with local shops, eateries, and cultural events. Located just an hour from Lake Michigan and two hours from Chicago, Mishawaka offers both peaceful charm and easy access to major attractions. With nearby access to the University of Notre Dame, the city pulses with spirited collegiate energy year-round.
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.
Benefits:
PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available Dental and Vision coverage 401K with employer matching Life insurance Short-and-long term disability Wellness & Work Life Balance:
Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date Professional Growth:
Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement Qualifications
Required Skills:
Current licensure as a COTA required per state guidelines. Current Basic Life Support/CPR card required. One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred. Additional Qualifications/Skills:
Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency. Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management. Effective organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. Ability to work closely and professionally with others. Ability to move quickly from one task to another and to prioritize tasks. Ability to use appropriate equipment necessary for the job
Responsibilities
Under the direction of an occupational therapist, provides rehabilitative services to individuals with physical impairments. Monitors the patient's program and records patient's progress for the occupational therapist. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.