Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Healthpro Heritage, LLC summary:

A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) supports Occupational Therapists by providing direct patient care, assisting with treatment plans, and educating patients and families in a senior living setting. Responsibilities include therapeutic exercises, monitoring patient progress, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure effective treatment outcomes. This role requires state licensure, strong clinical skills, and experience in working within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Overview:

HealthPRO Heritage is seeking a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Freeport, IL for our Senior Living setting. 

• Assisted Living Facility and Memory Care community with 75 residents.
• Boastful Benefit Options: Health, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, PTO, 401K, Free CEUS via CEU360, and much much more!
• COTA Wage Range: $32-$34 (based on experience)

Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions. 
• Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
• Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
• Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
• Competitive Benefits Package:  Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Occupational Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
• Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Occupational Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
• Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Occupational Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.

 

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensure: Valid state licensure as an Occupational Assistant, or license eligible.
• Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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