Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Acute Therapy
Company: Carle Health
Location: Champaign
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant treats
patients of all ages, and serves as a role model in the delivery of
professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and
students. Qualifications Education Level Field of Study Associate's
Degree Occupational Therapy Assistant Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Illinois Department
of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) And Basic Life
Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing
education regarding the care of acute stroke patients. Work
Experience Length of Experience 1 years Responsibilities Essential
Functions Follows the therapist's plan of care. Adjusts the
treatment based on patient response and available evidence only
after communicating with the evaluating therapist and documenting
that communication in the daily note. Implements intervention plans
that are patient-centered, occupation-based, and modified according
to patient response. Demonstrates a sequential plan of treatment
activities, taking into consideration the functional and emotional
needs of the patient and family and within the allotted time.
Adapts activities to meet physical, cognitive, and/or behavioral
limitations. Changes treatment approach with consideration to the
environment and outcomes being addressed. Collaborates with
patient, family, and significant others throughout the occupational
therapy process. Educates patients, family, caregivers, students,
and other health care providers using relevant and effective
teaching methods. Actively collaborates with the occupational
therapist and seeks direction with OTR. Produces clear, objective,
and accurate documentation that uses professional language,
provides support for decisions made, and provides necessary
information to payers. Participates in activities addressing
quality of service delivery. Clearly and effectively communicates
verbally and nonverbally with patients, families, significant
others, colleagues, service providers, and the public. Communicates
with other team members as needed regarding patient progress.
Serves as a resource for conflict resolution. If applicable,
completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and
Knee Replacement Program requirements. Department Specific Job
Function Implements intervention plants according to the treatment
plan established by the Occupational Therapist, utilizing
activities that are functional in nature and take into
consideration the functional and emotional needs of the
patient/family. Modified approach in response to patient behavior
and performance. Utilized standardized outcomes measures in a
uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately
reflected Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and
organizational standards Collaborates with patient, family and
significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and
provides education/family training as necessary. Communicates with
supervising Occupational Therapist when there are any changes in
patient status, change in functional performance, or requested
change to the treatment plan. Clearly communicates patient
performance, change in status, activity/transfer recommendations,
and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment
required for the next level of care with the medical team. About Us
Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were
meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive.
The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet
flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL,
Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members
in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of
healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle
Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health
Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston
Regional Health Center hold Magnet 74; designations, the nation’s
highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist
College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first
engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer
opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois
with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We
are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color,
sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender
identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other
federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates
in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and,
if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information
from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. |
For more information: . Compensation and Benefits The compensation
range for this position is $23.19per hour - $38.73per hour. This
represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at
the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation
offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors
including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience,
qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and
compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits
package for team members and providers. To learn more visit
careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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