Job Overview We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) to join our therapy teams at Senior Living Communities within the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Full-time, Part-time, and PRN opportunities available. Reports To The Occupational Therapy Assistant will report to the Director of Rehabilitation Services. Responsibilities and Duties Works under the direction of occupational therapists to plan, implement, or administer programs that restore or enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments. Monitors patients' performance in therapy activities and provides encouragement. Assists in instructing patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment. Observes and records patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior and maintains this information in client records. Assists occupational therapists with implementing treatment plans. Reports to supervisors on patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior. Performs clerical duties. The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical Requirements Hearing:

Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the phone.

Speaking:

Must be able to communicate clearly to patients and clients in person and over the phone.

Vision:

Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient and reading information from printed sources and computer screens

Other:

Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements. Must be able to withstand extended periods of time: standing, walking, reaching, twisting (knees/waist/neck), crouching (bend at knees), and stooping (bend at waist).

Pay:

$30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)

Work Location:

In person