Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

WHAT WE NEED
Hands-on therapy assistants (COTA's)

• PRN Outpatient
• Available to work between the hours of 7a.m. to 7p.m.
• Minimum of one shift per month

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible to the Department Director and supervising Occupational Therapist to provide treatment to the patient prescribed by the physician within the guidelines of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This position implements a plan of care to restore and enhance performance. This position also performs documentation and quality improvement as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.

NEW GRAD WELCOMES

WHO WE ARE

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Patient Care: • Performs comprehensive occupational therapy treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning. • Trains and educates patients, family members and/or others to ensure understanding of treatment plan and goals. • Provides occupational therapy, including selection and use of adaptive equipment. • Reports patient progress and collaborates with evaluating therapist to implement the therapy plan of care.
• Patient Records: Documents and submits patient reports, patient education and charges within the established timeframe.
• Coordination of Care Collaboration: Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care. Reports patient progress and collaborates with evaluating therapist to implement the therapy plan of care.
• Supervision: Supervises Rehab Techs.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
• None Occupational therapy experience Required
• 1 year Occupational therapy experience Preferred
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - State Licensing Board
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association
• National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (COTA) - The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

Prime Healthcare will add the 214‑bed Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Hospital and Franciscan’s Illinois operations, including Specialty Physicians of Illinois LLC, Working Well’s Illinois operations, Franciscan Health & Fitness Center Chicago Heights, Home Care, and Chicago Heights Walk-In Clinic, to its system. This acquisition remains subject to customary regulatory review and approvals. We are currently awaiting the next phase of that process, with a targeted closing timeline anticipated in the coming months, subject to final approvals. As a potential employee, please know that during this period, Prime Healthcare and current Franciscan Health Leadership will continue working closely together to ensure stability, continuity of care, and ongoing support for patients, physicians, and staff. For further details, please visit this site: Welcome to the Prime Healthcare Family | Our Culture

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.