Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Carmi
About The Position
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant skillfully and independently performs standardized procedures as directed and assigned by the Occupational Therapist. Provides treatment intervention as ordered by the attending physician under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist to patients of all ages including: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. The COTA helps maintain department statistics and paperwork; assists patients in exercise, ADLs, functional activities, and orthotic fabrication and adjustments as directed; applies occupational therapy modalities; and assists with cleaning and maintenance of equipment. The COTA must abide by written dress code as described in hospital and departmental policy. They are to maintain patient confidentiality as described in established policy.
Requirements
- Graduated from an AOTA approved Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum and licensed by the state of Illinois as a COTA
- CPR Certified
- Continual physical activity including lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling
- May be required to work any day of the week including holidays and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Performs standardized procedures as directed and assigned by the Occupational Therapist.
- Provides treatment intervention as ordered by the attending physician under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist.
- Helps maintain department statistics and paperwork.
- Assists patients in exercise, ADLs, functional activities, and orthotic fabrication and adjustments as directed.
- Applies occupational therapy modalities.
- Assists with cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
- Abides by written dress code as described in hospital and departmental policy.
- Maintains patient confidentiality as described in established policy.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Free internal prescription program
- Employer contributions to premiums.
- 457(b) plan with employer matching.
- 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
- Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service
- Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
- Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays
- Flexible work schedules
- Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Professional development opportunities
- Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
