COTA

Blessing Hospital; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement + matching

Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first 1

24/7 Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Job summary

Blessing Hospital is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide therapy services under Occupational Therapist supervision, focusing on daily living skills, upper extremity strength, endurance and fine motor function.

You will serve patient populations from pediatric to geriatric, adapting activities to the individual’s developmental level, and participate in the hospital's mission and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved educational program for COTA.
• Illinois COTA license or confirmation that licensure is in process.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services under OT supervision.
• Address daily living, upper extremity strengthening, endurance and fine motor functioning.
• Serve a broad age range from child to geriatric while aligning care with the patient's developmental level.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of approved COTA program

Job description

PAY RATE: $24.85-$37.28
BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE + $2.00 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
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• Retirement + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing therapy services, under Occupational Therapist (OT) supervision, to patients who require treatment for daily living, upper extremity strengthening, endurance and fine motor functioning.

This position requires providing services to one or more age populations, including child through geriatric, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals, and direction of the Performance Improvement / Patient Safety Plan at Blessing Hospital.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training/Experience:

• Graduate of an approved educational program for COTA.
• Excellent written and Verbal communication skills

License/Certifications/Special Requirements:

Possess a current Illinois COTA License or confirmation from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation that licensure is in process

PAY STATUS

Non-exempt hourly

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