Pediatric COTA: Help Kids Thrive (Mon-Fri)

Easterseals Central Illinois; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health Insurance

401k Match

CEU Allowance

Professional Development

Job summary

Easterseals Central Illinois is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for our Peoria clinic. You will provide outpatient pediatric therapy under an OT, focusing on fine motor, self-care, and functional skills, while documenting progress in accordance with payer guidelines.

The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across home, school, and clinic settings, with no nights or weekends and comprehensive benefits. Illinois licensed or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
• Must be licensed in the State of Illinois or eligible for licensure.
• Minimum of one year of pediatric occupational therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct outpatient therapy and document services per payer guidelines.
• Develop home programming and train families and caregivers.
• Collaborate with OTs, PTs, SLPs and other team members during case studies.
• Monitor progress toward goals and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Support school contracts and contribute to IEP planning and documentation.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation & billing

Team-based care

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Easterseals Central Illinois is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for our Peoria clinic. You will provide outpatient pediatric therapy under an OT, focusing on fine motor, self-care, and functional skills, while documenting progress in accordance with payer guidelines.

The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across home, school, and clinic settings, with no nights or weekends and comprehensive benefits. Illinois licensed or eligibility is required.