Certified OT Assistant (COTA) - Inpatient/Acute Care

HSHS Medical Group; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO/Vacation time

Education assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

HSHS St. Anthony's Hospital in Effingham, IL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the rehab team.

The ideal candidate will evaluate patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and provide discipline-specific therapy services. Responsibilities include delegating therapy tasks, educating patients and families, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited OTA program meeting state licensure requirements.
• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• BLS certification or completion within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and execute on treatment plans as outlined by the plan of care.
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services.
• Educate patients, families, students, colleagues, and oneself for professional advancement.
• Engage and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Pay Range: $24.31 - $36.47 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

HSHS St. Anthony's Hospital is seeking a Certified OT Assistant to join their rehab team. Ideal candidates will be prepared to evaluate all assigned patients and develop, implement, and execute on treatment plan as outlined by plan of care. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline‑specific therapy services. Serve as an educator for patients, families, students, co‑workers and self‑professional advancement. Perform other professional duties associated with the care of patient, development of therapy program services, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams.

Position Specifics

• Department: Occupational Therapy
• Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep
• Schedule: Part time (27 hours weekly), Day shift, 7:30am‑3:30pm or 8am‑4:30pm (however, start times can be flexible), on call one weekend per month, holiday call rotation
• Facility: St. Anthony's Hospital
• Location: Effingham, IL
• Compensation aligned with your experience

Education Qualifications

Graduate (e.g., Associate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice (Required).

Experience Qualifications

Years of Experience (0+)

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant required.

Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.

Benefits

• HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well‑being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health.
• Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Wellness program with incentives, employer‑paid life insurance and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

HSHS requires COVID‑19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote.

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