Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rush Specialty Hospital
Crtiical Illness Recovery Hospital + Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Chicago

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Hours: Full Time

Opening in April 2024, Select Medical and Rush University System for Health celebrate the new RUSH Specialty Hospital opening on Chicago's West Side. Together as partners, they will deliver a world-class acute to post-acute continuum of care for Chicago. The 100-bed facility combines both critical illness recovery and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals on the RUSH University Medical Center campus. The hospital features 44 critical illness recovery and 56 inpatient rehabilitation beds.

Benefits of being a therapist with us:

• Latest rehab technologies
• Engaged and team-oriented culture
• High success rates of patients being discharged home
• Clinical ladders to develop our therapists
• Full-benefits package for Full-time employees(Including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)
• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities 
• Full-time employees are eligible for Loan Repayment Assistance (after their first 90 days)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a licensed OT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.  Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.  Consistently communicates with supervising OT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction.  Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.  Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required for full time staff or as required by state regulations.
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At Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals, you will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

• Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Stroke
• Amputation
• Neurological Disorders
• Orthopedic Conditions
• Multiple Traumas

We employ over 50,000 people across the country and provide quality care to approximately 80,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

We'd love for you to join the team!

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.