Certified OT Assistant - Inpatient/Acute Care - PRN

HSHS St. John's Hospital; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehab team in a PRN capacity. You will evaluate assigned patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and collaborate with the care team to support patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds IL-approved COTA licensure, BLS certification or completion within 90 days, and demonstrates effective education for patients, families, and staff. PRN schedule includes day shifts.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois state licensure as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is required.
• Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion within 90 days of employment is required.
• Graduate from an accredited OT Assistant program meeting IL licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients and implement treatment plans per plan of care.
• Delegate and direct therapy services within the rehab team.
• Educate patients, families, students, and colleagues; support professional development.
• Contribute to development of therapy programs and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Education

Graduate (Associate) from accredited OT Assistant program

Job description

Pay Range:$25.53 - $38.29A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.HSHS St. John's is seeking a Certified OT Assistant to join their rehab team in a PRN capacity. 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.osition Specifics:o Department: Occupational Therapyo Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleepo Schedule: PRN, Day shift, 7:30am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pmo Facility: St. John’s Hospitalo Location: Springfield, ILo Compensation aligned with your experienceFor more questions regarding this position, please contact Lauren Aman at [e-mail] QualificationsGraduate (e.g., Associate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice is required.Experience QualificationsN/ACertifications, Licenses and RegistrationsCurrent state licensure, in state of practice, as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is required.Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.ILLINOIS: Following occupational therapy philosophies and standards of care set by Illinois Occupational Therapy Act and other applicable governing agencies, licensure is required within 6 months for individuals meeting all other applicable requirements.Job DescriptionScheduled Weekly Hours:0Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.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 HSHScontributions.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!Other benefits include: 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!BenefitsHSHS 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.Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring ProcessHospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at [e-mail]