Impactful COTA: Rehab Therapy Assistant in OT Team

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Educational assistance program

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support licensed Occupational Therapists in delivering therapy plans and interventions. You will assist with exercises, document patient progress, and help educate families on home programs, all while maintaining a safe and organized therapy environment.

The role requires an OT Assistant credential (NBCOT), an active Illinois license, and strong communication to work with the care team and patients across

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited OT Assistant program.
• NBCOT Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Current Illinois state licensure as an OT Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with therapeutic activities to improve functional abilities and ADLs.
• Monitor and document patient progress; communicate changes to supervising OT.
• Educate patients and families on home exercises and therapy strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient lifting

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in OT Assistant

Job description

Riverside Healthcare is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support licensed Occupational Therapists in delivering therapy plans and interventions. You will assist with exercises, document patient progress, and help educate families on home programs, all while maintaining a safe and organized therapy environment.

The role requires an OT Assistant credential (NBCOT), an active Illinois license, and strong communication to work with the care team and patients across