Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA

Carle Health

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant delivering patient-centered rehabilitation at Carle BroMenn Medical Center. Implementing OT care plans, ADL training, documentation, and progress communication.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeNormal • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $39 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing patient-centered, occupation-based intervention plans while effectively communicating with patients, families, and healthcare providers. Proficient in clinical documentation and adapting treatment based on patient needs and responses.

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)Basic Life Support (BLS)Occupational Therapy InterventionRange-of-Motion MeasurementsActivities of Daily Living Training

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Hard Skills

Patient-Centered InterventionClinical DocumentationTreatment Plan ImplementationAdaptation of ActivitiesRange-of-Motion MeasurementActivities of Daily Living Training

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationPatient Education

Tools & Technologies

Therapy EMR

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Occupational TherapyPatient CareFunctional NeedsQuality of ServiceHealthcare Providers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Treat patients of all ages and serve as a role model in professional service delivery
Follow the therapist’s plan of care
Adjust treatment based on patient response and evidence after communicating with the evaluating therapist and documenting communication
Implement patient-centered, occupation-based intervention plans
Plan treatment activities around patients’ and families’ functional and emotional needs
Adapt activities for physical, cognitive, and behavioral limitations
Collaborate with patients, families, significant others, occupational therapists, and healthcare providers
Educate patients, families, caregivers, students, and healthcare providers
Produce clear, objective, accurate clinical documentation
Participate in quality-of-service activities
Provide occupational therapy interventions based on the evaluating OT’s plan of care
Complete elbow, wrist, and hand range-of-motion measurements
Train patients on activities of daily living, including dressing and cooking skills
Complete daily documentation and charging in the therapy EMR
Communicate patient progress and treatment recommendations to referring providers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days
Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ability to follow and implement an occupational therapist’s plan of care
Ability to adapt interventions to patients’ physical, cognitive, and behavioral limitations
Ability to complete range-of-motion measurements of the elbow, wrist, and hand
Ability to train patients in activities of daily living, including dressing and cooking skills
Ability to complete documentation and charging in a therapy EMR
Ability to communicate patient progress and treatment recommendations to referring providers
Availability for one weekend per month
Availability for one summer and one winter holiday per year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers
Opportunities for growth and life-long careers
Day shift schedule
Equal Opportunity Employer protections
E-Verify participation