Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA - Ascension
Des Plaines, IL 60016-1209
About the Job
- Department: Occupational Therapy - LTAC
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm
- Facility: Ascension Holy Family
- Location: Des Plaines, IL
- Salary: $25.52 - $38.28 per hour
Conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
- Implement an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
- Document findings of patient progress.
- Seek consultation as necessary.
- Monitor patient's response to treatment plan.
- Communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions
to occupational therapist. - Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
- Provide discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community
support programs. - May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Required.
- Current Illinois License to practice as an Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. Required.
Education:
- High school diploma or GED required.
No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team:Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.
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