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Full Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

CommuniCare Health Services·Calumet City, Illinois

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Implement treatment plans through direct patient care and collaboration with Occupational Therapists and other team members. Help clients improve their quality of life by compensating for limitations and increasing independence.

Job Address: 100 Parkway Dr Clarksburg, WV 26301

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

CommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a Full Time opening for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at River Oaks Healthcare Center, where our therapists are In-House Team Members. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact with our residents through therapy. CommuniCare is a rapidly growing company, with 170 centers across IN, MD, MO, OH, PA, VA, WV

Benefits

  • Competitive Wages, No Wage Freeze
  • Generous PTO, End of Year PTO Buy Back
  • Work Schedule Flexibility, Work-Life Balance
  • Promote-from-within culture; In-house stability and continuity of care
  • Paid CEU Online Library

Qualifications/Must Have’s

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) education, obtained in an accredited two-year associate degree program
  • Hold a valid or pending State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Responsibilities

include but are not limited to:

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 and other members of team involved in the treatment plan, as well as family consultation and training.

Complies with the documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

Opportunity to treat at multiple locations, allowing you to serve the diverse needs of residents.

Requirements

Must have completed a COTA education program from an accredited two-year associate degree program. A valid or pending State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License is required.

  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Rehabilitation
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Patient Treatment
  • Motor Skills Improvement
  • Family Consultation

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Calumet City, Illinois
Posted
Jun 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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