Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Overview

Shift: Monday–Friday, with required availability between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, plus rotating weekends

Be part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team delivering impactful Occupational Therapy care across Acute Care, Transitional Care, and Inpatient Rehab settings. As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, you’ll work with patients of all ages, provide education to patients and families, document care in the electronic medical record, participate in team conferences, and help mentor OTA students and Rehab Aides - all while making a meaningful difference every day.

If you’re a motivated COTA looking to grow your skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and join our team!

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapy interventions in accordance with established standards of care, policies, procedures, and state/federal law.  Adjustment of splints, therapeutic garments, and adaptive equipment.  
• Participate in patient care conferences/ staffing as appropriate.  Acute care- Complex Care meeting.  Transitional Care Unit- Patient staffing.  Supervise and complete appropriate documentation for Occupational Therapy Assistant students as assigned by CCCE. 
• Complete documentation in electronic medical record in a timely manner in accordance within department and professional expectations demonstrating the need for skilled interventions.    

• Monitor and document patient progress, responses to treatment, and outcomes.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic treatment environment.

• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and adaptive strategies.

• Comply with all state, federal, and facility regulations, policies, and ethical standards.

Qualifications

Education:

• Certificate or Associates degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.   

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current IA and IL COTA (or eligible). 
• Current CPR certification. 
• NBCOT National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy within 60 days of hire 

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.

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