UnityPoint Health·Rock Island, Illinois
Provide occupational therapy interventions and adjust adaptive equipment in acute and transitional care settings. Document patient care in the electronic medical record and participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.
Overview Are you a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant looking for a flexible, rewarding role that fits your schedule and allows you to make a meaningful impact? Join our team as a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, where you’ll enjoy flexibility between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. If you thrive on flexibility, value teamwork, and enjoy serving a wide variety of patients, this PRN role offers both the balance and the professional impact you’re looking for. 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 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 focused on 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, health and vision 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. Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
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. Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
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.
Requires a certificate or associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Must hold or be eligible for IA and IL COTA licensure and maintain current CPR certification.
Market context
In Illinois, allied-health employers often look for occupational therapists who can meet licensure and certification requirements while supporting early intervention or similar patient needs. These roles can be competitive because candidates need an ACOTE-accredited bachelor’s degree, a valid occupational therapy license, and NBCOT registration, so reviewing the full posting carefully matters. On this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you research time before you apply.
