Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - BroMenn

Carle Health; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide patient-centered care across ages, under OT supervision. You will implement therapy plans, document progress, and collaborate closely with therapists, patients, families, and care teams to ensure optimal outcomes.

The role requires NBCOT-COTA credential, an accredited Associate’s degree, and BLS within 30 days of hire. This is a full‑time position at our Illinois facilities with a strong patient‑centered care focus.

Qualifications

• Must hold NBCOT-COTA credential
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire
• Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant required

Responsibilities

• Follows the therapist's plan of care.
• Adjusts treatment based on patient response after communicating with the evaluating therapist.
• Implements patient-centered, occupation-based intervention plans.
• Documents progress and outcomes clearly in the daily notes.

Education

NBCOT-COTA credential

BLS within 30 days

Associate's Degree: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Overview

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant treats patients of all ages, and serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Qualifications

Certifications: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Associate's Degree: Occupational Therapy Assistant, Work Experience:

Responsibilities

• Follows the therapist's plan of care.
• Adjusts the treatment based on patient response and available evidence only after communicating with the evaluating therapist and documenting that communication in the daily note.
• Implements intervention plans that are patient-centered, occupation-based, and modified according to patient response.
• Demonstrates a sequential plan of treatment activities, taking into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient and family and within the allotted time.
• Adapts activities to meet physical, cognitive, and/or behavioral limitations.
• Changes treatment approach with consideration to the environment and outcomes being addressed.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and significant others throughout the occupational therapy process.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Actively collaborates with the occupational therapist and seeks direction with OTR.
• Produces clear, objective, and accurate documentation that uses professional language, provides support for decisions made, and provides necessary information to payers.
• Participates in activities addressing quality of service delivery.
• Clearly and effectively communicates verbally and nonverbally with patients, families, significant others, colleagues, service providers, and the public.
• Communicates with other team members as needed regarding patient progress.
• Serves as a resource for conflict resolution.
• Provides occupational therapy treatment interventions based on plan of care established by evaluating OT
• Completes range of motion measurements of the elbow, wrist, and hand
• Provides training to patients on ADLs including dressing, cooking skills
• Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR
• Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $23.19per hour - $38.73per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

• Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.