Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant I -Inpatient- Days
About The Position
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant I provides occupational therapy support in an inpatient setting at Swedish Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. This is a full-time, day position with hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and rotating weekends. Travel is required, and holiday work is expected. The role participates in in-service education for Occupational Therapy staff, provides clinical instruction to one Occupational Therapy Assistant per year when assigned by the Clinical Coordinator, and volunteers for community service projects as they occur. The position is intended for entry-level candidates with 0–2 years of clinical experience. Endeavor Health describes itself as a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving communities across northeast Illinois. It encourages employees to pursue career goals and professional growth, and is committed to an inclusive culture of connection and belonging and to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Must be certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Illinois.
- Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program and possess an Associate Degree from an accredited college or university approved by the AOTA.
- CPR certification.
- 0–2 years of clinical experience; the role is entry level.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with physicians, other health professionals, patients, family members, and the community.
- Demonstrate good organizational and time-management skills.
- Be able to work effectively in an independent environment.
Responsibilities
- Participate in in-service education for Occupational Therapy staff.
- Provide clinical instruction to one Occupational Therapy Assistant per year, as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator.
- Volunteer for community service projects as they occur, such as Occupational Therapy Week and the high school student program.
Benefits
- Eligibility for the Annual Incentive Plan for eligible positions, with potential earnings based on organizational performance.
- Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay for eligible positions.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career Pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free parking.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
