Clinical COTA: Patient-Centered OT Assistant

Provident Behavioral Health; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide patient-centered, occupation-based therapy to individuals of all ages. You will serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students.

The role emphasizes implementing and adjusting treatment plans, delivering tailored interventions, educating patients and families, and maintaining accurate documentation in the EMR. Collaboration with the care team is essential.

Qualifications

• COTA with NBCOT certification.
• BLS certification required within 30 days.
• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and adjust treatment plans with the evaluating therapist and document communications.
• Deliver interventions tailored to physical, cognitive, behavioral, and environmental factors.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and the care team using effective teaching methods.
• Complete accurate notes and billing documentation in the EMR.
• Communicate progress and recommendations with referring providers and the team.
• Perform ROM assessments and train patients in ADLs (e.g., dressing, cooking).
• Serve as a resource for conflict resolution and quality initiatives.

Skills

NBCOT certified

BLS certified (AHA)

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Provident Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide patient-centered, occupation-based therapy to individuals of all ages. You will serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students.

The role emphasizes implementing and adjusting treatment plans, delivering tailored interventions, educating patients and families, and maintaining accurate documentation in the EMR. Collaboration with the care team is essential.