Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)- Registry

Occupational Therapy Assistant

By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will perform specific patient treatments to restore independence in daily living skills. Assists the Occupational Therapist in complex treatments as directed. Documents patient status and progress and communicates findings with other team members. Maintains equipment inventory and organization of clinic area. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the hospital. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes : Communication, Accountability, Flexibility / Adaptability, Judgment / Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Occupational Therapy Assistant :

• Assists Occupational Therapists with orienting patient and significant others with the purposes and processes of occupational therapy evaluation and treatment;
• Assesses patient impairments, disabilities and handicaps under the direction and supervision of an experienced OTR / L.
• Identifies areas in which abilities and impairments affect function, establishes goals and a treatment plans in collaboration with other team members.
• Implements treatment plans for patients utilizing individual and group OT approaches under the supervision of an experienced OTR / L, including selecting activities to achieve desired outcomes, modifying the treatment when necessary, and educating patient and family.
• Completes written documentation of patient care activities, providing information to primary therapist.
• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to assigned Clinical Manager, Therapy Manager-Innovation Center, Therapy Manager-AbilityLab.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Working Conditions

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range : $35 per hour

Benefits : Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.