Occupational Therapy Assistant

Olympia Fields Hospital; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide prescribed therapeutic services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will work with clients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiopulmonary disorders to restore and prevent disability in line with hospital policies and Title 22 regulations.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate Degree in OTA, current state OT certification, and BCLS certification; NBCOT, AOTA, OTAC membership

Qualifications

• Association Degree (COTA) from an accredited program.
• Current state Occupational Therapy certification.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed therapeutic services under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist to restore and prevent disability for clients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiopulmonary disorders.

Job description

Responsibilities

Within scope of practice and under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, provides prescribed therapeutic services in order to restore and prevent disability for clients, or patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiopulmonary disorders. Performs responsibilities in accordance with departmental and Hospital policies, state and federal regulatory requirements: Title 22 Section 70517, 70519.

Responsibilities

Within scope of practice and under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, provides prescribed therapeutic services in order to restore and prevent disability for clients, or patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiopulmonary disorders. Performs responsibilities in accordance with departmental and Hospital policies, state and federal regulatory requirements: Title 22 Section 70517, 70519.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Association Degree (COTA) from an accredited program
• Current state Occupational Therapy certification
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC membership preferred.

Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $34.16. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf