Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Danforth (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a compassionate PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide quality therapy services to inpatient and outpatient clients in Illinois.

You will work under a licensed Occupational Therapist to help clients maintain independence and functional abilities. Requirements include graduation from an accredited COTA program, current Illinois COTA licensure, CPR certification, and the ability to document and collaborate with the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current Illinois COTA certification and state licensure/registration as required by Illinois law.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within the required timeframe.
• Experience in inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, or rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while following the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist.
• Reliable, flexible, and dependable with a commitment to providing compassionate, person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality occupational therapy services to both inpatient and outpatient clients.
• Work under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist to assist clients in improving or maintaining independence, functional abilities, and quality of life.
• Document services and collaborate with therapy, nursing, and other members of the care team to support positive outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Independence

Team collaboration

Age range adaptability

Education

Accredited COTA program

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide quality occupational therapy services to both inpatient and outpatient clients. The COTA will work under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist to assist clients in improving or maintaining their independence, functional abilities, and quality of life. Responsibilities include providing individualized treatment interventions, documenting services, and collaborating with therapy, nursing, and other members of the care team to support positive outcomes.Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.Current COTA certification and state licensure/registration as required by Illinois law.Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within the required timeframe.Experience in inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, or rehabilitation preferred.Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.Ability to work effectively with clients of varying ages, diagnoses, and functional abilities.Ability to work independently while following the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist.Reliable, flexible, and dependable with a commitment to providing compassionate, person-centered care.