Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Sevita Carbondale, IL Part-time Occupational Therapy

Posted on May 14, 2025

Salary: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Assistant - Sign-On Bonus $2,500

Part-Time, up to 30 hrs per week

Pay commensurate with experience

Looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your commitment to a team-based workplace that puts people first.

NeuroRestorative is currently seeking a part-time, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to provide residential, rehabilitation, and community-based services for individuals in our Adult Programs. Our occupational therapy assistants provide both individual and group therapy sessions, supervise interns, and work collaboratively with a team of highly trained physical therapists, speech language pathologists, behavior analysts, rehabilitation counselors, medical personnel, and residential staff. Core competencies include proficient communication skills, effective collaboration and problem-solving skills, commitment to continuous professional improvement, and engaging in essential job functions.

Essential Job Functions

Administers occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a rehabilitation plan developed by an Occupational Therapist (OT)

Collaborates with the rehabilitation team on strategies and techniques to support program participants' programming

Confers with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program; participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested

Assists OT with screenings, assessments and occupational therapy services

Follows and implements documented rehab plans and/or protocols

Documents participant progress toward meeting established objectives and outcomes

Adapts or modifies equipment and/or the environment as determined by participant needs and abilities within a residential setting

Adheres to ethics of confidentiality

Maintains daily documentation and billing logs for program participants

Follows daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited OTA program

Licensed or license eligible through the IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Experience in neuro-rehabilitation preferred

Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance

Effective communication skills

Self-motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task

A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach

Commitment to the company's mission and values

Why Join Us?

Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.

401(k) with company match.

Paid time off and holiday pay.

Complex work adding value to the organization's mission alongside a great team of co-workers.

Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

We have meaningful work for you - come join our team - Apply Today!

Sevita

Carbondale , IL