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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)- Registry

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Registry at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Join to apply for the

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab . Responsibilities

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 plan 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 the primary therapist. Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Qualifications

Work requires level of knowledge normally acquired by graduating from an approved occupational therapy assistant program. Must be licensed in the State of Illinois. Analytical ability is required to gather data during patient assessment and treatment in order to best meet the patient's needs. Interpersonal skills are needed to explain treatments to patients and families and collaborate with colleagues. Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 35 lbs. Working Conditions

Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature. Some exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients. May include exposure to community, home, work, school and off-site clinic settings. Includes Saturday and Sunday rotation work. 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: https://www.sralab.org/benefits Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Job Details

Seniority level : Entry level Employment type : Part-time Job function : Health Care Provider Industries : Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab by 2x Get notified about new Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in

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