PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Job Description
About the Role
Join Nexus at Palos Hills as a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and administer treatment programs for residents and patients with temporary or long-term disabilities to relieve pain, restore or improve function, and promote healing.
- Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and the established plan of care, under the supervision of the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Educate residents, families, and staff regarding therapy goals, techniques, and outcomes.
- Demonstrate competent technical skills consistent with current COTA standards of practice.
Requirements
- Requirements PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Qualifications: Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care setting preferred.
- Strong knowledge of current treatment practices and therapy interventions.
- Familiarity with Net Health or similar electronic documentation systems preferred.
- Ability to manage a diverse patient caseload while demonstrating professionalism and adaptability.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $40/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Nexus at Palos Hills as a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Nexus at Palos Hills a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at Nexus at Palos Hills is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $40 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient care, Treatment planning, Rehabilitation, Documentation, Billing compliance, Patient education, Net health. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Plan and administer occupational therapy treatment programs to help patients restore function and relieve pain. Educate residents and families on therapy goals while maintaining accurate documentation and billing compliance.
Benefits package: Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee rewards program, Growth opportunities, Next day pay, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Posted
2d ago
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