COTA – Neuro Rehab Specialist (Full Benefits)

Sevita; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 99,187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits (Medical, Dental &Vision

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401k

Pay on Demand

Job summary

Sevita’s NeuroRestorative program in Mount Prospect, IL seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to administer therapy and support program participants under a licensed OT plan. The role includes hands-on therapy, splint fabrication, and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited COTA program with an A.A.S. in OT, licensed in the state, and has or is pursuing neuro-rehabilitation experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in OT.
• Two years experience in neuro-rehabilitation preferred
• Licensed as COTA/L in State.

Responsibilities

• Assure all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments and documents therapy sessions.
• Perform active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
• Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of heating modalities and techniques.
• Fabricate appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participant in splint wear and care.
• Train program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
• Confer with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participates in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.
• Take inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confers with department regarding current status and future needs.
• Maintain or check daily billing logs for program participants.
• Follow daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Skills

Licensed COTA/L

Neurorehabilitation experience

Documentation & record-keeping

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

A.A.S. in OT

Job description

Sevita’s NeuroRestorative program in Mount Prospect, IL seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to administer therapy and support program participants under a licensed OT plan. The role includes hands-on therapy, splint fabrication, and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited COTA program with an A.A.S. in OT, licensed in the state, and has or is pursuing neuro-rehabilitation experience.