Occupational Therapist Assistant, (COTA)

Lifepoint Health®; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement package and company match

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant in Joliet, Illinois. You will assist with patient care, scheduling, and documentation compliance. Ideal candidates will hold an Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy and certification from AOTA. The position offers comprehensive benefits including financial and career growth, employee well-being programs, and professional development opportunities. Join us to make a positive impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

• Certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) required.
• Current and valid state OTA license or equivalent value is necessary.
• CPR certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and team members.
• Assist with patient scheduling and document patient care.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe condition.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care documentation

Scheduling

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

St. Joseph

Occupational Therapist Assistant

How You'll Contribute

• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Candidates must have certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program culminating in an Associate's degree
• Current and valid state OTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are rendered
• CPR certification (when required)

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.