Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

BRIA; Mascoutah (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost benefits

401K

Rewards program

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Appreciation events

Birthday celebrations

Growth opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

BRIA in Mascoutah, IL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to plan and administer treatment programs for residents with temporary or long-term disabilities, under the supervision of an OT.

You will educate residents, families, and staff on therapy goals and outcomes; demonstrate current COTA skills; monitor responses to treatment, and ensure accurate documentation and billing in compliance with facility procedures.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of current treatment practices and therapy interventions.
• Familiarity with Net Health or similar electronic documentation systems preferred.
• Ability to manage a diverse patient caseload while demonstrating professionalism and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer treatment programs for residents and patients with temporary or long-term disabilities to relieve pain, restore or improve function, and promote healing.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and the established plan of care, under the supervision of the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Educate residents, families, and staff regarding therapy goals, techniques, and outcomes.
• Demonstrate competent technical skills consistent with current COTA standards of practice.
• Monitor patient response to treatment interventions and promptly communicate changes in condition to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation and billing in compliance with facility and regulatory requirements.

Skills

COTA knowledge

Therapy interventions

Documentation systems

Patient care

Education

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) certification

Tools

Net Health

Job description

Description

Join us at the Nexus of care and compassion.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Benefits:

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefits coverage
• 401K Plan
• Employee rewards program
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Weekly & Monthly Employee Appreciation Events
• Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations
• Growth from within
• Team-oriented work environment

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Responsibilities:

• Plan and administer treatment programs for residents and patients with temporary or long-term disabilities to relieve pain, restore or improve function, and promote healing.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and the established plan of care, under the supervision of the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Educate residents, families, and staff regarding therapy goals, techniques, and outcomes.
• Demonstrate competent technical skills consistent with current COTA standards of practice.
• Monitor patient response to treatment interventions and promptly communicate changes in condition to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation and billing in compliance with facility and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of current treatment practices and therapy interventions.
• Familiarity with Net Health or similar electronic documentation systems preferred.
• Ability to manage a diverse patient caseload while demonstrating professionalism and adaptability.