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Full Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) $10k Sign On Bonus

CommuniCare Health Services·Calumet City, Illinois

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for verifying client information, implementing treatment plans through direct therapy and collaboration, and helping clients improve their quality of life by compensating for limitations. Responsibilities also include maintaining professional growth, ensuring documentation compliance, and assisting with staff/family training.

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Full time certified occupational therapy assistant (Cota): $10,000 Sign On Bonus

CommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a Full Time position available for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at River Oaks Healthcare Center. Our therapists are in-house and members of the CommuniCare family. This is an exciting opportunity making a direct impact through therapy.

As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental and vision coverage, from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Qualifications

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) education, obtained in an accredited two-year associate degree program
  • Agree to abide by the NBCOT Practice Standards/Code of Conduct Attain a passing score on the NBCOT certification exam
  • Attain a passing score on the national licensure examination
  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)
  • Competency in therapy treatment principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization
  • Knowledge of state and federal accreditation
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Good organizational skills
  • Must be able to travel as necessary

Responsibilities: include but are not limited to:

  • The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for but not limited to the following:
  • Verifies client information by interviewing client; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of treatment
  • Helps clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities to prepare meals or to use public transportation and increase their independence
  • Implements treatment plan through direct treatment and collaboration with Occupational Therapist, education of treatment staff which includes fellow therapists and other members of team involved in the treatment plan.
  • Maintain professional growth and development, by participating in continuing education programs, and other approved learning experiences.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all medical record, facility and rehab related information.
  • Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures daily.
  • Attends/Leads interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team.
  • Complies with the documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
  • Assists with staff/family training and education when appropriate by formal and informal in-services as well as consultations.
  • Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

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Requirements

Candidates must possess the required Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) education from an accredited program and must attain passing scores on the NBCOT certification exam and national licensure examination. Essential qualifications include competency in therapy principles, knowledge of accreditation standards, and strong communication and organizational skills.

  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Confidentiality
  • Continuing Education
  • Medical History Review
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Treatment Plan Implementation
  • Client Interviewing
  • Motor Skills Improvement
  • Equipment Utilization
  • Billing Accuracy
  • Interdisciplinary Meetings
  • Therapy Techniques
  • Accreditation Knowledge
  • Treatment Principles

Benefits

  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Medical coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Disability plans
  • Paid Time Off plans

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Calumet City, Illinois
Posted
Mar 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

CommuniCare Health Services

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional, person centered care as a national leader in post acute services for individuals with chronic or complex conditions. Today, our more than 105 skilled nursing and long term care facilities...

Salary listed on 123 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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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.

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