Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Acute Care

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Urbana, IL seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide patient-centered, occupation-based treatment across ages, collaborating with licensed therapists.

You will educate patients and families, document care accurately, participate in quality improvement, and use standardized outcome measures to reflect progress while complying with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Valid OTA license and BLS certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience; continuing education for acute stroke care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapy plans in collaboration with licensed therapists.
• Adjust treatments based on patient responses and evidence.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Document care accurately and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with team members and address patient needs.
• Modify interventions to meet physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and staff throughout rehabilitation.
• Use standardized outcome measures to reflect functional performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Education & patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Outcome measurement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

OTA license

BLS certification

Job description

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides patient-centered, occupation-based treatment across all ages, serving as a clinical resource and professional role model.

• Implementing therapy plans in collaboration with licensed therapists,
• Adjusting treatments based on patient responses and evidence,
• Educating patients, families, and healthcare providers,
• Documenting care accurately and supporting quality improvement initiatives,
• Communicating effectively with team members and addressing patient needs,
• Modifying interventions to meet physical, cognitive, and emotional needs,
• Collaborating with patients, families, and staff throughout the rehabilitation process,
• Using standardized outcome measures to reflect functional performance,
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance, a valid license as an OTA, BLS certification, and at least one year of experience. Must complete continuing education for acute stroke care and maintain professional communication skills. The role offers a sign-on bonus and a competitive hourly rate. It involves active participation in quality activities and serves as a resource in conflict resolution and patient education.