COTA: Caring OT Therapist for All Ages

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement + matching

4 weeks PTO in first year

Onsite childcare - Quincy

24/7 Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Job summary

Blessing Health in Quincy, IL seeks a certified occupational therapy assistant to provide therapy services under OT supervision. You will support daily living activities, upper extremity strengthening, endurance, and fine motor function across age groups from children to seniors.

The role emphasizes alignment with hospital mission and core values, with competitive benefits and an hourly, non-exempt structure. Prior COTA education and IL licensure or in-process verification are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services under Occupational Therapist supervision.
• Address daily living, upper extremity strengthening, endurance and fine motor functioning needs.
• Serve patients across the age range from child to geriatric with developmentally appropriate care.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

COTA education 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
• Onsite childcare - Quincy
• 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.

Education/Training/Experience

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• GRADUATE OF AN APPROVED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR COTA EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
  
  

License/Certifications/Special Requirements

POSSESS CURRENT ILLINOIS COTA LICENSE OR CONFIRMATION FROM THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION THAT LICENSURE IS IN PROCESS.

Pay Status

NON-EXEMPT HOURLY

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.