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FTE: 0.001000
Shift: Days
Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
Summary:
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Riverside Healthcare provides vital support to licensed Occupational Therapists in delivering therapeutic interventions aimed at improving patients' ability to perform daily activities. This role involves implementing individualized therapy plans, assisting with therapeutic exercises, and helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals. The COTA works closely with patients to facilitate recovery and enhance their quality of life, playing a crucial role in the overall success of the occupational therapy program. Implement and deliver therapeutic interventions as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist, including exercises, activities, and the use of adaptive equipment.
Required Experience:
Preferred Experience:
• Previous experience in an occupational therapy or rehabilitation setting is preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to lift and assist patients safely, handle therapy equipment, and manage therapy-related tasks.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow detailed therapy plans.
Required Licensure/Education:
• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Illinois.
Preferred Licensure/Education:
Compensation:
Minimum hourly rate: $27.98
Maximum hourly rate: $35.00
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Duties:
• Assist patients with therapeutic activities designed to improve their functional abilities, mobility, and daily living skills.
• Monitor and document patient progress, communicating any changes or concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Educate patients and their families on therapy techniques, home exercises, and strategies for maximizing therapy benefits.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment by preparing equipment and ensuring it is in good working condition.
• Collaborate with the occupational therapy team and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
• Participate in the development of treatment plans by providing feedback and observations based on patient responses and progress.
• Participates in Quality Improvement efforts, e.g., Journal Clubs, in-services, Magnet, chart auditing, etc.
• Participate in care team meetings, case conferences, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in COTA.
• Provide mentorship or support to occupational therapy interns or new staff as needed.
• Actively participates in designated marketing programs (inpatient or outpatient)
• Meets the following productivity percentage on outpatient and inpatient rehab and Acute: less than or equal to 79.99 (NI), 80-83.99 (meets), greater that 84 (exceeds).
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Nonessential Job Duties:
• Assist patients with therapeutic activities designed to improve their functional abilities, mobility, and daily living skills.
• Monitor and document patient progress, communicating any changes or concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Educate patients and their families on therapy techniques, home exercises, and strategies for maximizing therapy benefits.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment by preparing equipment and ensuring it is in good working condition.
• Collaborate with the occupational therapy team and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
• Participate in the development of treatment plans by providing feedback and observations based on patient responses and progress.
• Participates in Quality Improvement efforts, e.g., Journal Clubs, in-services, Magnet, chart auditing, etc.
• Participate in care team meetings, case conferences, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in COTA.
• Provide mentorship or support to occupational therapy interns or new staff as needed.
• Actively participates in designated marketing programs (inpatient or outpatient)
• Meets the following productivity percentage on outpatient and inpatient rehab and Acute: less than or equal to 79.99 (NI), 80-83.99 (meets), greater that 84 (exceeds).
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Credentials:
Essential:
* Cert Occ Therapy Asst
Education:
Essential:
* ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other information:
Chemicals: Clorazene, Wexide, Unicide, Germicidal wipes, Liquid paper.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally during ADL's when working with patients on toileting, bathing, and feeding. Occasionally during treatments involving wounds.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Whatever hazards that may exist in patient rooms. Minimal.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed to give directions. Vision: Needed to evaluate gestures and movements.
Smell: N/A
Hearing: Needed to adequately communicate. Touch: Needed for palpation of musculature and skin, to assess temperature, to distinguish between hot/cold, sharp/dull, etc..
Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Average Hours per Week: 40
Shift: Days
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 35%
Twist: 2%
Stand: 20%
Crawl: 1%
Walk: 20%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 5%
Drive: 1%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 2%
Bend: 3%
Reach above shoulders: 5%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally Up to 75 lbs: Not Required Up to 100 lbs: Not Required Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Demonstration of proper mechanics for lift/carry; set-up for evaluations, treatment programs.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 60 Twist: Stand: 30
Crawl:
Walk: 30
Kneel:
Lift:
Drive:
Squat:
Climb:
Bend:
Reach above shoulders:
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. Normal weight: Often
Pushing &pulling Normal weight: 50-200#
Fine Manipulation: Keyboarding &writing often and for lengthy periods during the day. May also push wheelchairs.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Required elevating table in order to allow room for wheelchair armrests. Operating vehicle for home evaluations.
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 7 Outside hours : 1
Temperature: Normal Range Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average Humidity: Normal Range Atmosphere: Odors, Dust
Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical: General use of exercise equipment and computers, modalities. Chemical additives for whirlpools, disinfectants.
Protective Clothing Required: Gown, gloves or
mask when indicated.