Certified OT Assistant (FT)

Arctherapy; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accommodate, Rehab & Collaborate, LLC in LaGrange, IL is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to work at Meadowbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation. The role involves providing therapy under the supervising therapist’s plan, documenting progress, and screening residents.

Ideal candidates will be licensed as a COTA in Illinois, communicate well with patients and families, and be comfortable with computer-based records.

Qualifications

• Licensed COTA in Illinois.
• Strong communication with patients and families.
• Proficient with electronic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment based on supervising therapist's evaluations and plans.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Screen residents to identify those who may benefit from therapy.
• Communicate patient status and needs to patients, families, and care teams.
• Collaborate with supervising therapist on patient progress.
• Advance professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
• Lead/participate in in-services for the interdisciplinary team as needed.
• Support and participate in department operations and meetings.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Licensed COTA in Illinois

Job description

Description

Accommodate, Rehab & Collaborate, LLC is seeking a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Meadowbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation in LaGrange, IL. The job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing treatment based off the evaluations/plans of care created by the supervising therapist.
• Appropriately and effectively completing documentation.
• Screening residents and individuals who may benefit from therapy.
• Communicating patient status and needs to the patients, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.
• Collaborating and updating the supervising therapist regarding the progress of the patients.
• Expanding and enhancing self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
• Providing in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to members of the interdisciplinary team as needed.
• Supporting and participating in department operations/meetings.

Requirements

Requirements are as follows:

• Licensed in the state of Illinois as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, families, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Comfortable with computers.
• Preferred experience in a SNF, but we are open to other practice area experience.
• Tuesday through Saturday availability preferred, but not required.