Certified OT Assistant — Hands-on Rehab (Sign-On Bonus)

Carle Health; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Carle Health provides patient-centered care across ages, partnering with therapists to implement plans of care and document progress. This role supports education for patients, families, and staff while ensuring quality service delivery.

The position offers a sign-on bonus and relies on a teammate approach within a large health system that values development and collaborative care across its Illinois network.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Licensed OTA with IDFPR.
• BLS certification within 30 days.
• 1+ years of work experience as OTA or in a closely related role.
• Completion of required continuing education for acute stroke care.

Responsibilities

• Follows the therapist's plan of care and documents communication in daily notes.
• Implements patient-centered, occupation-based interventions and adapts to patient response.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and health care team throughout OT process.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, students, and other health care providers.
• Maintains clear documentation to support decisions and payer requirements.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and communicates changes in status.

Education

Associate’s Degree

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Carle Health provides patient-centered care across ages, partnering with therapists to implement plans of care and document progress. This role supports education for patients, families, and staff while ensuring quality service delivery.

The position offers a sign-on bonus and relies on a teammate approach within a large health system that values development and collaborative care across its Illinois network.