COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Outpatient

Overview

Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Location: NovaCare Centralia IL

Specialties: Outpatient orthopedics, neuro, sports, industrial and hand therapy

Schedule: Weekdays, Day Hours, Per Diem / PRN 

Compensation: $25-32/hr

 

 

Our NovaCare Centralia IL outpatient center is seeking a licensed COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) to provide quality patient care. This is a per diem or PRN schedule with no set hours. We are seeking as needed coverage weekdays.

 

 

We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. We are OP ortho and open to consider new graduate COTAs. We treat a diverse caseload of general ortho, neuro, sports, industrial and hand therapy conditions.

 

 

Schedule is on an as-needed basis for coverage during our weekday hours of operation (8A-5P).

 

 

 

Benefits and Incentives: 

• Access to our in-person and on-line CEU accrediting courses.
• 401(k) eligibility if you work 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

 

 

Responsibilities

• Detail-Oriented: Observe, note and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals and ensure proper documentation of patient care.
• Education: Teach patients new ways of approaching tasks and how to break down activities into achievable components.
• High Standard of Care: Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/procedures and applicable regulations and corporate policies
• Personalized Treatment: Under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist, optimize patients’ functional abilities and skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program
• State COTA license (or license eligible)
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.