Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Full Time, Days

Summary

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time Day Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for our Rehab - OT at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.

We’re proud to offer a $10,000 Sign On Bonus for this position.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna

Life Insurance

403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)

Shift Differentials

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

Clinical Ladder Program

Local and National Discounts

Beacon Academy Educational Courses

Gym Membership Discount

About Memorial Hospital

Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we’re dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.

What You’ll Do

As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will Reports to Therapy Department Leadership. Performs occupational therapy treatments to restore function, prevent disability and maximize potential and quality of life following disease, injury or surgery based on plan of care established by an Occupational Therapist. Participates in departmental programs and activities and serves as a role model of quality clinical practice. Serves as a resource to staff, rehabilitation teams, and Interns.

Rehab - OT Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Job Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with supervising occupational therapist and interdisciplinary team to effectively manage patient care.

Utilizes appropriate equipment and treatment techniques to maximize patient outcomes.

Applies continuing education and in-service knowledge to daily clinical practice.

Instructs patients and families in occupational activities; provides educational materials and documents accordingly in the medical record.

Delivers individualized care based on treatment plans to optimize functional outcomes.

Communicates with patients and families in a professional manner, adjusting to their level of understanding and needs.

Completes documentation within department time frame standards (e.g., notes, discharge summaries).

Accurately documents data from patient assessments for regulatory compliance and outcome tracking.

Ensures documentation supports all billing charges and meets payer requirements for authorizations and continued treatment.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license for the state of Indiana required

Knowledge, skills, and abilities developed through formal education and clinical training

The Beacon Way

At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it’s built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives.

We call this commitment The Beacon Way, a six-point operating system that empowers every team member to lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, leverage innovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.