COTA FT

Richwood Nursing & Rehab; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

PTO & Holidays

HSA & FSA

401(k) Match

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Richwood Nursing & Rehab is seeking a Full Time Occupational Therapist Assistant / COTA to join our team in La Grange, IL. You will assist the Staff OT, evaluate residents, and communicate progress to families and the health team.

The role requires an Associate Degree in a COTA program, state licensure, and proficiency with Net Health/PointClickCare. You will contribute to documentation, training, and quality of care within the facility.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
• Proficiency with Net Health and Point Click Care software.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in evaluating residents and delivering care.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment following infection control protocols.
• Communicate progress to physicians, nursing staff, and families.
• Educate residents and families on treatment goals and home programs.

Skills

Communication with families

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in COTA

Tools

Net Health

PointClickCare

Job description

Richwood Nursing & Rehab is looking for a Full Time Occupational Therapist Assistant / COTA to join our Team.

(Located in Oldham County, LaGrange - Exit 22 From Hwy 71 - Cherrywood Subdivision)

As a Occupational Therapist Assistant, you are to evaluate and assist the Staff Occupational Therapist with Residents throughout the facility. To communicate with Families, Physicians and other Health team members regarding patient progress, issue and plans. To maintain documentation of services. To complete tasks as may be required by the Director of Therapy to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

We offer an exceptional benefits package designed to enhance your well-being and support your lifestyle:

• Health Coverage: Medical Dental & Vision
• PTO and Holidays: Sick, Vacation & 7 paid Holidays (includes your Birthday)
• Financial Wellness: Health Saving (HSA) & Flexible Spending (FSA) Accounts
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with company match
• Support When You Need It : Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Working with us at Richwood Nursing & Rehab is more than a job—it's a daily opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Essential Duties

• Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third‑party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicates routinely with the supervising occupational therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Provides in‑services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

Associate Degree from an accredited COTA program. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond

to questions from managers, coworkers and families.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state. Employee must

meet continuing education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment. The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment. Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team. The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care. Other essential functions include assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.