COTA | Daytime Occupational Therapy Assistant (M-F)

Advocate Health; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to implement treatment programs for inpatients and outpatients. The role involves educating patients and families, training them in ADL skills, and ensuring accurate documentation.

You’ll work closely with OTR/L and other health professionals to plan and adjust therapy, schedule patients, and maintain equipment and space. The position requires OT-related education with Level II fieldwork and active certification, plus CPR.

Qualifications

• Perform ADL evaluations and contribute to intake
• Educate patients and families on home programs
• Collaborate with OTR/L and team for treatment planning
• Maintain accurate documentation and productivity logs
• Maintain CPR certification and safety standards
• Follow department procedures and safety precautions

Responsibilities

• Implements OT treatment programs for inpatients/outpatients
• Instructs patients and families in home programs and ADL use
• Trains patients in ADL skills and equipment use
• Monitors patient responses and modifies treatment as needed
• Assists OTR during tests, evaluations, and treatments
• Conferences with physicians and team to recommend OT programs
• Schedules patients based on need and priority
• Supports staff by sharing space and delegating when appropriate
• Documents patient progress and prepares discharge summaries and notes
• Completes required in-services and continuing education

Skills

ADL evaluations

Patient education

Interdisciplinary communication

Documentation

CPR certification

Education

AOTA approved OTA program

Level II fieldwork (2 months)

Tools

EMR

Job description

Advocate Health seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to implement treatment programs for inpatients and outpatients. The role involves educating patients and families, training them in ADL skills, and ensuring accurate documentation.

You’ll work closely with OTR/L and other health professionals to plan and adjust therapy, schedule patients, and maintain equipment and space. The position requires OT-related education with Level II fieldwork and active certification, plus CPR.