Full Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Enhance Rehabilitation; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Rehabilitation in Illinois is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic team. Working under an Occupational Therapist, you will support patients by following individualized plans of care and assisting with treatment programs designed to meet each patient’s needs.

You will document patient responses, discuss progress with the OT, and maintain clear communication with Rehab staff and facility colleagues.

Qualifications

• Assist patients with treatment per individualized plan of care under OT supervision.
• Maintain accurate records of patient conditions and responses to treatments.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with all phases of OT treatment.
• Discuss treatment with patients and document progress.
• Provide ongoing communication with Occupational Therapist, Rehab Director, and facility staff.
• Operate standard occupational therapy equipment.
• Collaborate with the OT and team to adjust plans as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Care plan implementation

Team collaboration

Education

COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)

Tools

OT equipment

Job description

Enhance Rehabilitation is currently seeking qualified occupational therapy assistant candidates to join our dynamic team. As an Enhance Rehabilitation occupational therapist assistant, working under the guidance of an occupational therapist, you will be a part of growing team. In this role, you’ll assist treating patients by following an individualized plan of care developed by Occupational Therapists.

• Ensure every patient receives quality treatment resulting in excellent functional outcomes.
• With assistance of Occupational Therapist, develop and implement occupational therapy treatment programs based on each patient's particular needs.
• Assist patients with all phases of Occupational Therapy treatment and techniques.
• Discuss treatment with patients and record patient conditions and responses to treatments in charts after each visit.
• Provide continuous communication with Occupational Therapist, Director or Rehab, and facility staff.
• Operate and apply knowledge of standard occupational therapy equipment.