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Fairfield Senior Living and Rehab

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Staff & Director of Rehab

Pay: $32/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Fairfield, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/8/2026

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What they do

An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$57,338 / year median in Illinois

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) -

Staff & Director of Rehab Opportunities Location:

Fairfield Senior Living |

Pay:

Starting at $32.00+ / hour (DOE) Fairfield Senior Living & Rehabilitation is seeking a skilled and motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Full-Time opportunities in Fairfield, IL. We are hiring for both Staff COTA roles and a Director of Rehab position. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver quality patient care or step into department management while guiding a dedicated therapy team in a supportive senior living environment. Why Join Us?

Competitive Pay:

Rates starting at $32.00+ per hour, commensurate with experience.

Career Growth:

Both Staff COTA and Director of Rehab (leadership) tracks available.

Comprehensive Benefits:

Complete insurance package including Health, Dental, and Vision.

Paid Time Off:

Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.

Financial Future:

Retirement and 401(k) plan options.

Professional Support:

Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development. Key Responsibilities Department Leadership (Director Role): Oversee daily rehab operations, staff scheduling, department productivity, and caseload management.

Direct Patient Care:

Deliver high-quality occupational therapy services following an established OT plan of care.

Compliance & Metrics:

Maintain strict adherence to state, federal, and facility documentation rules while ensuring billing accuracy.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

Partner seamlessly with nursing, medical staff, PTs, and administration to provide comprehensive resident care. Qualifications & Requirements Active state license or certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Illinois. Strong leadership skills (for Director of Rehab candidates) or passion for direct resident care (Staff roles). Strong communication, clinical, and organizational abilities. Fairfield Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Pay:

From $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)

Work Location:

In person