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NeuroRestorative
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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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
Job Description
NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA Mount Prospect, IL NeuroRestorative facility located on East Business Center Drive Full Time - Monday-Friday, 8a-5p (Part time available) Hourly Pay Rate - $28.00 Full Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Personal) Holiday Pay 401k with Company match Pay on Demand Do you have experience in human services and want to work for a company that positively impacts the lives of the many individuals it serves? In the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant role, you will help this company in its commitment to serving others by administering occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a program plan developed by a licensed occupational therapist. Assure all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments and documents therapy sessions. Perform active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants. Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of heating modalities and techniques. Fabricate appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participant in splint wear and care. Train program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training. Maintain a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments. Confer with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participates in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested. Adhere to ethics of confidentiality. Take inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confers with department regarding current status and future needs. Request supplies as needed. Maintain or check daily billing logs for program participants. Follow daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility. Performs other related duties and activities as required. Qualifications High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in OT Two years experience in neuro-rehabilitation preferred Licensed as COTA/L in State.