COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy
IL
Summary
The COTA will evaluate and treat pediatric patients with various diagnoses under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist. Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, teaching patients new task approaches, and maintaining high standards of care in compliance with regulations.
Job Description
Overview
Position: Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA
Location: St Charles, IL
Schedule: Full Time
Compensation: $24.00-29.00 per hour
Incentives: $5,000 Bonus and Student Debt Benefit Program
RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy is seeking a pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team!
We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from sensory processing, emotional regulation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, visual motor deficits and more.
You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!
We value mentorship and a collaborative approach to care. New graduates are welcome to apply!
Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
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- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
- Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
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
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
We offer therapy for children from birth to age 21 with a wide range of needs. Every child’s needs are unique, and our highly trained clinical team creates a specialized plan of care that is just right for them and their family. We provide progress updates throughout a child’s care because their family's involvement is vital to that child’s success in therapy.
Rush Kids is part of the Select Medical Outpatient Division family of brands.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Partnership
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
We offer therapy for children from birth to age 21 with a wide range of needs. Every child’s needs are unique, and our highly trained clinical team creates a specialized plan of care that is just right for them and their family. We provide progress updates throughout a child’s care because their family's involvement is vital to that child’s success in therapy.
Rush Kids is part of the Select Medical Outpatient Division family of brands.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Partnership
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
