Certified OT Assistant - Inpatient/Acute Care - PRN

SJS HSHS St. John's Hospital; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Education Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Wellness program

Employer-paid life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

ID theft coverage

Colleague rewards program

Discount program

Job summary

HSHS St. John's Hospital seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehab team in a PRN capacity in Springfield, IL.

You will evaluate assigned patients and implement treatment plans approved by the plan of care, directing therapy services and educating patients and families. Ideal candidates hold current OTA licensure in the state, BLS certification, and are prepared to obtain licensure within 6 months if required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited OT A program meeting licensure requirements.
• Current state licensure as OTA required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or completion within 90 days of employment.
• Illinois licensure within 6 months if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate all assigned patients and develop and execute treatment plans as outlined by the plan of care.
• Delegate and direct therapy services to discipline-specific staff.
• Educate patients, families, students, coworkers, and self-professional advancement.
• Perform other professional duties related to care, development of therapy program services, and interdisciplinary teams.

Education

Graduate from an accredited OTA program with licensure requirements

Job description

Pay and Compensation

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.

Position Specifics

• Department: Occupational Therapy
• Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep
• Schedule: PRN, Day shift, 7:30am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm
• Facility: St. John’s Hospital
• Location: Springfield, IL
• Compensation aligned with your experience

For more questions regarding this position, please contact Lauren Aman at [e-mail]

Education Qualifications

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

Experience Qualifications

N/A

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• Current 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 Description

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Company Culture and Values

Throughout 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 health care 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

• 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
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• ID theft coverage
• Colleague rewards and recognition program
• Discount program

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.

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Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital 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]

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

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.

Company Culture Repeated Statement

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 11,000+ 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 health care 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.

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.